{"id":10038,"date":"2026-07-31T10:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=10038"},"modified":"2026-08-03T09:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:24:53","slug":"mtd-income-tax-needs-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-income-tax-needs-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"6 things you need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--standard\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6 things you need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you&#8217;re new to Making Tax Digital or preparing for the changes, this guide covers the essentials to help you understand and stay compliant.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-8 col-lg-4 entry-header__image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"entry-header__thumbnail js-hero-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1215\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1413633547-1215x810.jpg\" class=\"entry-header__thumbnail-image\" alt=\"Checking products to sell to customers\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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Tax\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-income-tax-needs-to-know\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/keirthomasbryant\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/keir-short-hair-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/keir-short-hair-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/keir-short-hair.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Keir Thomas-Bryant<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Making Tax Digital<\/a>&nbsp;(MTD) for Income Tax is HMRC&#8217;s move to make eligible sole traders and landlords keep digital records and&nbsp;submit&nbsp;Income Tax updates using compatible software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It starts in phases from 6 April 2026, depending on your qualifying income from self-employment and property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practical terms, MTD for Income Tax means using software to keep records for your sole trader or property income, sending updates to HMRC during the tax year, and&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;a digital tax return by 31 January after the tax year ends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sage-container is-constrained is-style-jade\"><div class=\"sage-container__inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-takeaways-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MTD for Income Tax affects eligible&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-for-income-tax-sole-traders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sole traders<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\/landlords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">landlords<\/a>&nbsp;who are registered for&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;and have qualifying income above the relevant threshold.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qualifying income means total income from self-employment and property before expenses. Employment income, dividends, pensions, and partnership share of profit are not counted for this threshold.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first phase applies from 6 April 2026 for qualifying income over \u00a350,000. Further phases apply from 6 April 2027 for over \u00a330,000, and from 6 April 2028 for over \u00a320,000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will need to use MTD-compatible software to keep digital records and send regular updates to HMRC.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some people will continue using&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;because they are below the threshold, outside the affected income types, or exempt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#making-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">1. Who does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affect?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mtd-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">2. How can MTD for Income Tax make accounting easier?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#for-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">3. Will you still need to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;tax return?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#income-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">4. When does MTD for Income Tax start?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#applies-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">5. How do you check whether MTD for Income Tax applies to you?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">6. Who does not need to use MTD for Income Tax?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-anchor-link\" data-level=\"2\">Final thoughts&nbsp;on MTD for Income Tax<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions-on-mtd-for-income-tax\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions on&nbsp;MTD for Income Tax<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"making-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Who does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affect?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTD for Income Tax affects eligible&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-for-income-tax-sole-traders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sole traders<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\/landlords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">landlords<\/a>&nbsp;who currently use the&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;income tax system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It applies in phases based on your qualifying income from self-employment and property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Qualifying income<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>MTD start date<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What this means<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over \u00a350,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>6 April 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>You should have started following the MTD for Income Tax rules.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over \u00a330,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>6 April 2027&nbsp;<\/td><td>You will need to follow the rules from this date if you are in scope.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over \u00a320,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>6 April 2028&nbsp;<\/td><td>You will need to follow the rules from this date if you are in scope.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qualifying income is your total income from self-employment and property before expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not your profit after allowable expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have more than one sole&nbsp;trader&nbsp;business, rental income, or both, those relevant income sources are added together when working out whether you are above the threshold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, you must use MTD-compatible software to record income and expenditure relating to your sole trade or landlord income.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also need to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;regular updates to HMRC through compatible&nbsp;software, and&nbsp;submit a digital tax return by 31 January following the end of the tax year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mtd-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. How can MTD for Income Tax make accounting easier?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The requirements for MTD for Income Tax can sound like extra admin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you use the right accounting software and keep your records up to date, much of the process can become part of your normal accounting routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accounting software can help you record income and expenses, prepare information for regular updates, and keep a clearer view of your cash flow and tax position throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business is not already using accounting software, MTD for Income Tax may be the point where you move away from manual records.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can make day-to-day tasks easier, such as creating invoices, tracking overdue payments, and keeping your financial records in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses already using accounting software, MTD for Income Tax can help you stay closer to your numbers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your records are&nbsp;accurate, regular updates may make it easier to understand what you might owe and&nbsp;plan ahead&nbsp;with more confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sage-container is-constrained is-style-jade\"><div class=\"sage-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What this means for your business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTD for Income Tax is a compliance change, but it can also be a chance to improve how you manage records, tax admin, and cash flow.&nbsp;The main benefit comes from keeping&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;digital records throughout the year, rather than trying to pull everything together close to the deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">MTD: Your business survival guide<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-d74b8314-e3b1-4385-9b30-51a7de0ca091\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Get MTD for Income Tax: The business survival guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_565116862-1440x810.jpg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"A business woman successfully navigating MTD for Income Tax\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_565116862-1440x810.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"for-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Will you still need to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;tax return?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Making Tax Digital was first announced in 2015, the chancellor described it as \u201cthe death of the annual tax return\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people using MTD for Income Tax, reporting income tax will no longer mean&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;a&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;tax return in the same way as before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, you will send regular updates during the tax year and submit a digital tax return by 31 January each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people may still need to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;information outside MTD if they have accounting data that cannot be&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;digitally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your turnover is below the MTD for Income Tax thresholds, you should continue&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;a&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;return for your sole trader or landlord income unless HMRC tells you otherwise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were in the first MTD phase from 6 April 2026, you may still need to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a final&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;tax return by 31 January 2027 for the 2025\/26 tax year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s&nbsp;because 2025\/26 was the final tax year before the first MTD for Income Tax start date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/self-assessment-ending-making-tax-digital-sole-traders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reasons why Self Assessment is ending for many sole traders<\/a>&nbsp;as MTD for Income Tax takes effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"income-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. When does MTD for Income Tax start?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTD for Income Tax started on 6 April 2026 for the first group of eligible taxpayers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your start date depends on your qualifying income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your qualifying income is over \u00a350,000, you should have started following the rules from 6 April 2026.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your qualifying income is over \u00a330,000, you will need to follow the rules from 6 April 2027.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your qualifying income is over \u00a320,000, you will need to follow the rules from 6 April 2028.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For these thresholds, qualifying income means income before expenses from self-employment and property.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is different from taxable profit, which is calculated after allowable expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/5-reasons-to-start-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-early\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 reasons to start Making Tax Digital for Income Tax early<\/a>&nbsp;rather than waiting until your deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"applies-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. How do you check whether MTD for Income Tax applies to you?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check whether MTD for Income Tax applies, start with the income sources that count.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes sole trader income, property income, or both. It does not include every type of personal income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have received a letter from HMRC, you may want to understand&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/why-has-hmrc-written-to-me-about-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why HMRC has written to you about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sage-container is-constrained is-style-jade\"><div class=\"sage-container__inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-quick-check\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick check<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add together your total self-employment income before expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your total property income before&nbsp;expenses, if&nbsp;you are a landlord.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclude income that does not count for MTD qualifying income, such as employment income, dividends, pensions, and partnership share of profit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare the total with the relevant threshold for the correct tax year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check&nbsp;HMRC&nbsp;guidance or speak to an accountant if your circumstances are complex.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This income tax is based on the sole&nbsp;trader&nbsp;businesses you run and any rental income that falls within scope.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to work out and pay your personal tax bill, plus any National Insurance contributions that apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTD for Income Tax also means you need to provide separate updates for each sole&nbsp;trader&nbsp;business and for your rental income.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you run two sole trader businesses and receive rental income, you may need to send updates for each business and for the rental income, as well as&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a digital tax return by 31 January.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-for-income-operational-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTD for Income Tax operational checklist<\/a>&nbsp;to help you prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Who does not need to use MTD for Income Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone who uses&nbsp;Self Assessment&nbsp;needs to use MTD for Income Tax.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following list is non-comprehensive, but it explains common groups that are outside the first phases or may not need to follow MTD for Income Tax rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People whose qualifying income from sole trader or property income is below the relevant threshold for their start date.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People whose income does not come from sole trader or property rental income.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships that include an incorporated company as a member.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trusts and estates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trustees of non-registered pension schemes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-resident companies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People&nbsp;HMRC agrees are digitally excluded, for example because of location, disability, or religious reasons.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If HMRC&nbsp;agrees&nbsp;you are digitally excluded, you will not have to use MTD for Income Tax.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, HMRC is strict about exemptions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you cannot get online at home but can&nbsp;reasonably use&nbsp;an accountant, another location, or other available facilities, you may still be expected to meet the requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-anchor-link\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts&nbsp;on MTD for Income Tax<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting your head around MTD for Income Tax is something to start sooner rather than later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your start date is not immediate, understanding the rules makes it easier to check whether you are affected, choose compatible software, and build good digital record-keeping habits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTD for Income Tax is intended to simplify how eligible people keep records and report income tax.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you understand the basics and have the right software in place, it can give you a clearer view of your finances and reduce the pressure of tax admin at the end of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-on-nbsp-mtd-for-income-tax\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions on&nbsp;MTD for Income Tax<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489351290\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is MTD for Income Tax?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">MTD for Income Tax is HMRC\u2019s digital reporting system for eligible sole traders and landlords.\u00a0\u00a0<br>It requires digital records, regular updates through compatible software, and a digital tax return.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489366382\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who needs to use MTD for Income Tax?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Eligible sole traders and landlords registered for\u00a0Self Assessment\u00a0need to use MTD for Income Tax if their qualifying income from self-employment and property is above the relevant threshold.\u00a0<br>Accountants can learn more about how to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/making-tax-digital-accountants-prepare-landlord-clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare landlord clients for Making Tax Digital<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489378242\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What counts as qualifying income?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Qualifying income is your total income from self-employment and property before expenses.\u00a0\u00a0<br>It does not include income such as:\u00a0<br><br>&#8211; employment income,\u00a0\u00a0<br>&#8211; dividends,\u00a0\u00a0<br>&#8211; pensions,\u00a0\u00a0<br>&#8211; or\u00a0partnership\u00a0share of profit.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489416015\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When\u00a0do\u00a0the MTD for Income Tax rules start?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The rules started on 6 April 2026 for qualifying income over \u00a350,000.\u00a0\u00a0<br>They then apply from 6 April 2027 for over \u00a330,000, and from 6 April 2028 for over \u00a320,000.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489430487\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I still need to complete a\u00a0Self Assessment\u00a0tax return?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you are in MTD for Income Tax, you will report differently by sending regular updates and\u00a0submitting\u00a0a digital tax return.\u00a0<br>If you are below the thresholds, you should continue using\u00a0Self Assessment\u00a0unless HMRC tells you otherwise.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489452429\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What software do I need for MTD for Income Tax?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You need MTD-compatible software that can keep digital records and\u00a0submit\u00a0information to HMRC.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Check that your software is compatible before your start date.\u00a0<br>You should also understand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/what-is-an-mtd-digital-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what an MTD digital link is<\/a>\u00a0and how it affects your record-keeping.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785489464822\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What should I do if I am not sure whether MTD applies to me?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Check your qualifying income, review HMRC guidance, and speak to an accountant or bookkeeper if your circumstances are complex.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Editor\u2019s note: This article was first published in September 2021<\/i> <em>and has been updated for relevance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">MTD: Your business survival guide<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your real world guide to using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April 2026, April 2027 or April 2028. 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