NJT Tax Return Manager

(Bridging software for online filing of the MTD compliant Tax Returns to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)

Software Release History

Latest 'Tax Return Manager' Release - Version 2.6 (24th July 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

Click on the individual 'Calendar Year' to view the details.


Version 2.6 (24 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Enhancement - Added Sage Version 18 layouts to the existing 'Sage CSV' and 'Sage Excel' 'Quarterly Update' Import routines.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 2.5 (22 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Defect Fix - A 'Run Time Error' was displayed when attempting to update to a new software version when using the Access 'RunTime' product. Unfortunately, this Access version does not allow the Current and New versions to be opened simultaneously. Consequently, the software now only downloads the new version. The User will need to then open the new version manually from the Windows 'File Explorer'. After which, the current version will be moved automatically to the '(Archive)' folder. Note: This will not take effect until you update from version 2.5 to 2.6.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 2.4 (21 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Defect Fix - Submitted 'Quarterly Update' reports displayed "Submitted to HMRC on 30 December 1899". HMRC only returns the date the first submission was received when the Obligation is 'Fulfilled'. Therefore the report now displays "First submission was received by HMRC on DD/MM/YYYY" from the retrieved Obligation record.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 2.3 (21 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Defect Fix - Fixed the error message displayed when certain Sage P&L Excel reports are imported. This applies to the simplified report layouts that do not include a Date Range or Trading Name.
  • Defect Fix - Resolved the 'Missing Printer' message displayed when attempting to Print or 'Save As PDF' a submitted 'Quarterly Update' report.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 2.2 (19 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Defect Fix - Income Tax Tabs (Annual Summary) and (Year End) are now hidden. The previous version displayed these by mistake.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 2.1 (10 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Defect Fix - Now allows VAT migration from a (NJT VAT Return Manager) backup file for Licence Names that begin with [VATQU].
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 2.0 (09 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Enhancement - Changed the parameters used to retrieve 'Quarterly Update' obligations. All 4 obligations are now retrieved successfully.
  • Enhancement - During Startup the software now displays a warning message where the Access version is before 2016.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.9 (01 Jul 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Enhancement - 'Agent licences' can now submit both VAT Returns and/or Income Tax Quarterly Updates.
  • Enhancement - During startup the software now displays specific messages notifying the user when either the HMRC VAT and/or HMRC Income Tax systems are unavailable.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.8 (24 Jun 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Enabled the 'Agent-Client Permission button now HMRC have included access to the production system.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.7 (20 Jun 2026) Demo and Live Quarterly Updates Only

  • Live software initial release. However, due to credential omissions by HMRC, for a temporary period, 'Agent licences' can only submit Income Tax Quarterly Updates. Currently awaiting HMRC to allow full access for Agents, i.e VAT Returns.
  • Enhancement - Added 'Sage CSV' V08 to the 'Quarterly Update' Import list.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.6 (17 May 2026) Demo Only

  • Enhancement - Added 'Sage CSV' and 'Sage Excel' V30 to the 'Quarterly Update' Import list.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.5 (11 May 2026) Demo Only

  • Enhancement - Added 'Sage CSV' and 'Sage Excel' to the 'Quarterly Update' Import list.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.4 (07 Apr 2026) Demo Only

  • Defect Fix - Automatically set the 'Default Printer' when opening the software. Relevant when moving the software to a different computer.
  • Enhancement - Added 'VT Transaction+/Cash Book' to the 'Quarterly Update' Import list.
  • Enhancement - Introduced message prompts to assist User in selecting the correct 'Quarterly Update' obligation.
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.3 (27 Mar 2026) Demo Only

  • Defect Fix - Now Transfers existing Local Configuration settings during 'Software Update'.
  • Defect Fix - Resolved error message 'Enter Parameters ...', displayed when importing 'Quarterly Update'.
  • Enhancement - (Demo Only) Now uses the previous TaxYear, minimum '2025-26'. Previously, it used the fixed Tax Year '2025-26'
  • Enhancement - (Demo Only), you can now change the 'Accounting Type (Accrual/Cash) via the 'View/Change Business Details' button.
  • Enhancement - You can now transfer the business Trading Name whilst importing a 'Quarterly Update'. Demo (Self-employment and UK Property), Live (UK Property only).
  • Applied minor defect fixes and cosmetic improvements.

Version 1.2 (22 Mar 2026) Demo Only

  • Defect Fix - Fixed the issue where Access attempted to restart after the user closed the software via the 'Save & Close' button. When the software was subsequently opened, a message was displayed stating that Access couldn't start last time etc.
  • Defect Fix - Fixed oversized font sizes where Window Zoom was less than 90%. Also changed the zoom increments from 10% to 5% and extended minimum range to 60%.
  • Defect Fix - (Demo Only) Enabled the 'Quarterly Period Type' routine, located within the Business Details Window.
  • Enhancement - Now automatically displays the 'User Guide', upon StartUp, where no Taxpayer records exist.
  • Enhancement - Improved the 'OneDrive' Detection routine, including improved clarity and now displays both 'Front End' software and 'Back End' database locations.
  • Enhancement - Improved the internal 'User Guide' narrative.

Version 1.1 (13 Mar 2026) Demo Only

  • Defect Fix - Fixed 'Runtime' Error when opening with Office 64-bit versions.

Version 1.0 (12 Mar 2026) Demo Only

  • Released for initial User testing of Demonstration functionality.