Making Tax Digital is coming.
Are you ready?
From April 2026, HMRC requires sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates. DigiTaxHub has everything you need to prepare — free guides, checklists, software comparisons, and deadline reminders.
Key MTD Dates
HMRC is rolling out Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in phases. Here are the dates you need to know.
6 April 2026
MTD for Income Tax starts
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must use MTD-compatible software and submit quarterly updates to HMRC.
6 April 2027
Threshold drops to £30,000
An additional ~970,000 taxpayers with qualifying income between £30,000 and £50,000 will be brought into MTD.
6 April 2028
Threshold expected to drop to £20,000
Subject to parliamentary confirmation, HMRC plans to extend MTD to those with qualifying income over £20,000, covering ~975,000 additional taxpayers.
Who needs to comply?
MTD for Income Tax applies to individuals with qualifying income above the threshold.
Sole Traders
Self-employed individuals with gross business income over £50,000 (dropping to £30,000 in 2027, then £20,000 in 2028).
Landlords
Property landlords with total gross rental income over £50,000 from UK and/or overseas property.
Both businesses and property?
If your combined self-employment and property income exceeds the threshold, you must comply for all qualifying sources — the incomes are added together.
Check your MTD status
Enter your combined gross self-employment and/or property income (turnover, not profit).
Resources to help you prepare
MTD Guide
Complete guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — who, what, when, and how.
Coming SoonBlog & Articles
HMRC updates, software reviews, checklists, and expert tips for sole traders and landlords.
Coming SoonMTD Tools
Eligibility checker, quarterly deadline calendar, and software comparison tables.
Data Sources
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