Landlords
Property income from £50,000 falls under MTD from April 2026. We help you choose software, set up digital records and meet every quarterly deadline.
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Making Tax Digital, decoded for the people it actually affects.
Practical guidance and hands-on support for sole traders, landlords, small businesses and accountants navigating HMRC's MTD rules — from software setup to quarterly updates.
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MTD topics, expertly explained
01 · The Basics
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital is HMRC's initiative to require businesses, landlords and self-employed individuals to keep digital tax records and submit updates to HMRC using compatible software. MTD for VAT has been live since 2019. MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) is being phased in from April 2026 for those with qualifying income above £50,000, expanding to £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.
02 · Compliance
Who Needs to Comply with Making Tax Digital?
You will need to follow MTD rules if you are:
- A sole trader (self-employed) with qualifying income above the threshold
- A landlord with property income above the threshold
- A VAT-registered business (MTD for VAT already applies)
- A limited company — MTD for Corporation Tax has been consulted on but has no confirmed start date
Thresholds: £50,000 qualifying income from April 2026 · £30,000 from April 2027 · £20,000 from April 2028
Check if MTD applies to you03 · Income Tax
MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment
From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software. The first quarterly update for those joining from April 2026 is due by 7 August 2026. A final declaration at year end replaces the traditional Self Assessment return.
04 · VAT
Making Tax Digital for VAT
MTD for VAT has applied to all VAT-registered businesses since April 2022. If you are VAT-registered, you must already be using compatible software to keep VAT records and file VAT returns through the Making Tax Digital service. If you are not yet compliant, you risk HMRC penalties.
05 · Who We Help
MTD support for every situation.
Sole Traders
Self-employed? If your qualifying income exceeds £50,000 you must comply from April 2026. We guide you through every step.
Help for sole tradersSmall Businesses
Whether you trade as a sole trader or limited company, MTD will affect how you keep records and report to HMRC.
Help for small businessesAccountants
Need extra capacity for MTD client onboarding, bookkeeping cleanup or quarterly update admin? We offer white-label accountant support.
Accountant support06 · Timeline
Making Tax Digital key dates.
| Date | Requirement |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | MTD for Income Tax — qualifying income over £50,000 |
| April 2027 | MTD for Income Tax — qualifying income over £30,000 |
| April 2028 | MTD for Income Tax — qualifying income over £20,000 |
MTD for VAT already applies to all VAT-registered businesses.
07 · Services
Our Making Tax Digital services.
MTD Setup Package
We check whether MTD applies to you, recommend the right software, set up your digital records, support HMRC registration and prepare your first quarterly update.
See the Setup PackageMonthly MTD Support
Ongoing digital bookkeeping support, quarterly update preparation, expense categorisation, deadline reminders and an accountant handover pack each year.
Monthly supportFree MTD Eligibility Check
Answer seven quick questions. We will tell you whether MTD applies, your likely start date and exactly what you need to do next. No cost, no obligation.
Start free check08 · Software
Making Tax Digital Software Setup
HMRC requires affected taxpayers to use compatible software to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates. We help you choose from HMRC's list of recognised software options, configure it correctly, migrate your existing records and connect it to your HMRC Government Gateway account. We support all major MTD-compatible platforms.
Free · Instant · No obligation
Book a Free MTD Readiness Check
Not sure whether Making Tax Digital applies to you? Answer seven quick questions and receive a personalised summary of your obligations, your start date and your next steps.
09 · FAQ