How to schedule automatic synchronisation of MTD tax periods?

This article covers setting up a scheduler in iplicit's MTD Registration area to automatically synchronise MTD tax periods with HMRC. Regular synchronisation reduces the chance of hitting a 'No available MTD periods found' error when submitting a VAT return. If you're already blocked by that error now, see 'Why do I see "No MTD periods available' when submitting a VAT return' for the immediate fix. 

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Setting up the scheduler

1. Navigate to the Scheduler screen
2. Locate the scheduler named 'MTD synchronize obligations', with the interface 'HMRC - Making Tax Digital - Synchronise obligations'
3. Select 'Edit'
4. Set the 'Execution pattern' field to a regular schedule, for example '1st of every month at 09:00'
5. Save your changes

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How often to schedule it

Set the frequency to match how often you submit VAT returns. We recommend a monthly pattern, so the tax periods stay up to date ahead of each submission.