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Best Making Tax Digital Software for Sole Traders and Landlords

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What Makes MTD Software HMRC-Compatible?

HMRC-recognised software meets technical standards for digital record-keeping and direct API submission. Always verify a product’s status on HMRC’s current list before purchase.

Software Features to Look For

Useful features include bank feeds, mobile receipt capture, automatic categorisation, quarterly update preparation, support for multiple income sources and integration with your accountant’s systems. We do not endorse specific commercial products on this page; always check the HMRC list for current availability.

MTD Software for Landlords

Landlords benefit from software that supports property-specific categories, joint ownership splits and mortgage interest restriction.

MTD Software for Sole Traders

Sole traders typically need invoicing, expense tracking, mileage logs and bank feeds in one tool.

MTD Software for Businesses with VAT

Businesses already on MTD for VAT often extend the same package to cover MTD for Income Tax once it applies.

Free MTD Software Options

A small number of HMRC-recognised free options exist for very simple use cases. See our dedicated free MTD software guide for details.

How We Can Help You Choose and Set Up Software

Our software setup service includes an independent recommendation based on your business, followed by full configuration and training.

Frequently Asked Questions

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