MTD Blog
Articles, checklists, software comparisons, and HMRC updates to help UK sole traders and landlords prepare for Making Tax Digital.
FreeAgent MTD Review: Features, Pricing and What Sole Traders and Landlords Get
FreeAgent MTD ITSA review for sole traders and landlords: pricing, features, MTD compliance tools, bank feeds, and how it compares. Updated 2026.
MTD Bridging Software Explained: Keep Your Spreadsheets and Still Comply
MTD bridging software lets you keep using spreadsheets and comply with MTD ITSA. This guide explains how it works, who it suits, and what to look for.
MTD ITSA Exemptions: Who Does Not Need to Comply and How to Apply
Full guide to MTD ITSA exemptions: automatic exemptions, the digital exclusion exemption, temporary exemptions, and how to apply. Updated for 2026.
MTD Final Declaration Explained: What It Is and How to Submit It
The MTD final declaration replaces your Self Assessment tax return. This guide explains what it includes, when to submit it, and how it differs from quarterly updates.
MTD for Landlords UK: What Property Income Means for Your Compliance
MTD for Income Tax explained for UK landlords: qualifying income rules, joint ownership, compliance dates, quarterly updates, and what landlords need to do now.
MTD Penalty Points Explained: How the Late Submission System Works
How the MTD ITSA penalty points system works: 4-point threshold, £200 fixed penalties, late payment penalties, and the 12-month grace period for 2026 starters.
MTD and Property Income from Multiple Sources: What Landlords Need to Know
How MTD ITSA handles multiple property income sources: joint ownership, foreign property, combined income with self-employment, and what goes in qualifying income.
MTD Quarterly Deadlines 2026: Every Submission Date You Need to Know
The four MTD quarterly update deadlines for 2026-27 explained: 7 August, 7 November, 7 February, and 7 May. What to submit, when, and what happens if you miss a deadline.
Free MTD Software UK: What Is Available and What to Watch Out For
A guide to genuinely free HMRC-recognised MTD ITSA software for UK sole traders and landlords, including Clear Books Free, SumUp, and what free actually means.
Xero vs QuickBooks for MTD: Which Is Right for Sole Traders and Landlords?
Comparing Xero and QuickBooks for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Pricing, MTD readiness, ease of use, and which suits sole traders and landlords best.
MTD Sole Trader Checklist: 9 Steps to Be Ready for April 2026
A practical MTD sole trader checklist covering software, digital records, HMRC sign-up, and quarterly deadlines. Use this to prepare for MTD ITSA compliance.
What Counts as Qualifying Income for MTD ITSA?
Understand what qualifying income means for MTD ITSA: what is included, what is excluded, how joint ownership works, and how to check your own figure.
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