Code: XLVATi-PT-000
This workbook uses HMRC's sandbox APIs for MTD.
You can use this workbook to test you have the appropriate system specification and familiarise yourself with our Excel Bridging tool prior to making a purshase.
Functionality:
Set Up:
After downloading the sandbox bridging tool, you will need to create a test user and then grant authority for the workbook to access HMRC's sandbox MTD accounts.
Press the 'Create User' button in the 'Overview' sheet and HMRC will return a test user's government gateway ID and associated password along with a test company and VRN. At this stage you can now proceed to grant authority. Here's a quick video on what 'granting authority' looks like. This video shows how to use the default browser - Internet Explorer.
The Internet Explorer option automatically brings the authorisation code back into the tool for the user. I've updated this version so users can also grant authority using other browsers like Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. However, these browsers cannot be automated to the same extent - so I have configured the tool to allow the user to copy the authorisation code from HMRC displayed in these browsers back into the tool to complete the set up.
After granting authority you can explore the sandbox bridging tool's fucntionality. This means you can view the created test user's Obligations, Liabilities and Payments. You can also submit practice VAT returns to HMRC's sandbox servers and retrieve submitted VAT returns.
Download:
Upon completing the checkout process (this product is FREE - so you will not be charged) you will be sent a confirmation email. Included within this email will be your personal download URL. You will be able to download your sandbox bridging tool from this URL.
Support:
If you have any questions, either pre or post purchase, please do ask.