Health, beauty & wellness
MTD software for acupuncturists.
A calmer practice. A clearer bookkeeping routine.
Treatment appointments, room hire and supply orders create regular admin for independent acupuncturists. Avona helps gather the financial records so they are ready when you have time to review.
- Who it is for
- Acupuncturists working as sole traders, managing their own business records and MTD for Income Tax updates.
- Available now
- Digital records, bank feeds, statement imports, transaction categorisation and quarterly self-employment updates. Pro adds customer invoicing, VAT accounting and reporting.
- Monthly price
- From £15/month for Lite. Pro is £20/month.
- Free trial
- Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.
- Annual-return limitations
- Quarterly updates do not replace your annual tax return. HMRC lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development. Check the listing and confirm support for your income sources before relying on Avona for your annual return.
Making Tax Digital
It’s what comes in.
Before costs go out.
Individual treatments and prepaid courses may be paid on different dates from the appointments. Keep payment and refund records and apply your accounting method consistently.
Understand Making Tax Digital →When does MTD apply?
Combined qualifying self-employment and property income, before expenses:
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25
- From 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26
- From 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27
- From 6 April 2028
Eligibility and exemptions matter. These are income thresholds, not tax-free allowances.
Check HMRC’s eligibility guidance ↗From the work to your records
Clear records for your acupuncture appointments.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your acupuncture appointments, shared purchases and a prepaid acupuncture course.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £390 for your acupuncture appointments £105 spent on clinic room hire | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for clinic room hire. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £390 as the sale and the £105 cost separately. The £285 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for treatment consumables for client appointments; £20 for personal wellbeing supplies | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify treatment consumables for client appointments separately from personal wellbeing supplies. | Only the eligible £80 business portion belongs in business costs. Exclude the £20 personal purchase, and check that importing both the bank transaction and the receipt has not counted the spending twice. |
| £240 paid for a block of sessions Payment received before all sessions take place | Keep the booking and payment evidence for a prepaid acupuncture course. Reconcile the receipt with the bank entry and retain any later refund details. | A prepaid block and its individual appointments are not separate sales to count twice. Apply your accounting method to payment timing; attendance alone does not show whether the client has paid. |
Keep supporting documents alongside your figures, review business use and apply your accounting method consistently. HMRC: keeping business records ↗
The costs behind your work
Six expenses worth
keeping records for.
Examples for acupuncturists. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Clinic room hire
Single-use treatment supplies
Clinical waste collection
Professional insurance
Appointment software
Business website costs
One thing to watch
Record a course refund as well as the original payment
When a client cancels remaining appointments, the booking record alone may not show the money returned. Keep the original payment and refund evidence linked in your financial records.
HMRC: keeping business records ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your acupuncture appointments.
Bring treatment-payment summaries and supplier invoices together, using financial references rather than uploading sensitive clinical notes.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for clinic room hire. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish treatment consumables for client appointments from personal wellbeing supplies.
How document capture works →Reconcile your acupuncture appointments payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for a prepaid acupuncture course available alongside the bank entry, so fees, refunds or timing differences can be explained.
How bank review works →Review before you submit
Review Avona AI’s suggested categories, check that your acupuncture appointments income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for a prepaid acupuncture course ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from acupuncturists.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers acupuncturists working as sole traders. Your start date depends on combined qualifying self-employment and property income before expenses, and any exemptions. Employment and limited-company work have different reporting arrangements.
How do I deal with a refund for unused appointments?
Retain the original payment, the cancellation agreement and refund evidence. Reconcile the money as well as changing the appointment diary.
How do I record a prepaid acupuncture course?
Example: £240 paid for a block of sessions (payment received before all sessions take place). A prepaid block and its individual appointments are not separate sales to count twice. Apply your accounting method to payment timing; attendance alone does not show whether the client has paid.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
Record a course refund as well as the original payment. When a client cancels remaining appointments, the booking record alone may not show the money returned. Keep the original payment and refund evidence linked in your financial records.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your acupuncture appointments income records and evidence of clinic room hire into Avona using supported spreadsheet uploads. Check dates, categories, personal spending and duplicates against the original documents before you approve the records.
Do quarterly updates complete my annual tax return?
No. You still need the annual tax return and any relevant adjustments or other income. HMRC currently lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development for Avona. Confirm support for your own income sources and circumstances before relying on Avona for the annual return.
Built for the way you earn
Make space for simpler acupuncture accounts.
Choosing Avona
Your questions, answered.
Can I create customer invoices?
Yes. You can create customer invoices with Avona Pro.
What if I am VAT-registered?
Full VAT accounting is available with Avona Pro, so you can manage your VAT-registered business with Avona.
Can my accountant review my records?
Yes. You can connect your Avona account to your bookkeeper or accountant so they can review your records.
Can I use my phone on site?
Yes. Every feature has a mobile-friendly version, so you can manage your accounts from your phone while you are on the move.
Can I keep using my personal bank account?
Yes. Avona supports Open Banking connections and PDF bank statement uploads. You can clearly separate personal and business transactions to keep your business records organised.