When landlords are affected
- April 2026 — gross rental (plus any self-employment) income over £50,000
- April 2027 — over £30,000
- April 2028 — over £20,000
The first quarterly update for the 2026 group covers 6 April – 5 July 2026 and is due 7 August 2026.
It's based on gross rent, not profit
The threshold looks at your gross rental income — the rent before expenses such as mortgage interest, agent fees and repairs — combined with any self-employment income. So many landlords with modest profits are still inside MTD because their gross rents are high.
What landlords need to do
Set up your HMRC personal tax account and Self Assessment, register for MTD, use compatible software to keep digital records of rents and expenses, and file quarterly. If you have several properties or a busy schedule, letting us handle registration and filing keeps it simple.
We file landlord MTD for you
Call 0114 327 1480 or email shjenquiry@msc-g.com and we’ll register you and file your quarterly updates before the deadline.
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