The government has announced significant changes to its plans for Making Tax Digital, following months of controversy over the new initiative. The changes mean that initially only businesses with a turnover above the VAT threshold of £85,000 will be required to keep digital records, starting from 2019. Meanwhile, business groups have responded to the Taylor Review of employment practices, and the government has also confirmed its intention to bring forward the planned rise in the state pension age. Government announces significant changes to Making Tax Digital plans HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced considerable changes to its plans for Making Tax Digital (MTD). The government stated