I'm getting a message saying quickbooks is unable to connect to hmrc please try again in a couple of hours Has anyone else come across this today?

We don't want you to have that perception, MarkM4. Let's collaborate to successfully connect your HMRC to QuickBooks by following these troubleshooting steps.

Here's how:

1. Log out of MTD on QuickBooks.
2. Before logging back in, access your business getaway and finish the verification process.
3. Once verification is complete, log back into MTD on QuickBooks.

For additional help with common issues, such as connecting to HMRC or submitting VAT returns with Making Tax Digital (MTD) in QuickBooks Online, please check out this article: Troubleshooting MTD (Making Tax Digital) issues in QuickBooks Online.

When everything is set, here’s a helpful article to guide you through submitting your VAT return: Submit a VAT return to HMRC using MTD in QuickBooks Online.

As you connect your HMRC to QuickBooks, please reply in this thread if you need clarification. We will assist you promptly. Best wishes!