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MTD for Income Tax is the next step in the MTD timeline from HMRC. From April 2026 if you have an income of over £50,000 annually, from self employment or property rental, you'll need to use MTD compatible software to:
Now applies to all VAT-registered businesses.
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MTD for Income Tax will apply if you have an annual self-employment or property income of more than £50,000.
MTD for Income Tax will apply if you have an annual self-employment or property income of more than £20,000.
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Making Tax Digital is HMRC legislation designed to make it easier for tax payers to get their taxes right. By complying with MTD legislation and adopting compliant software, businesses or their accountants can easily view tax information in one place and complete taxes more efficiently.
The first phase of MTD started in April 2019, mandating that most VAT registered businesses with taxable turnover over £85,000 keep digital tax records. In April 2022 MTD for VAT was extended to all VAT registered businesses, including those below the VAT threshold.
These are the upcoming dates to take note of:
April 2026: MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment mandates unincorporated (sole traders and partnerships) businesses and landlords with gross income above £50,000.
April 2026: The earliest possible date for MTD for Corporation Tax after the government announced it wouldn’t be mandated before then.
April 2027: MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment mandates unincorporated (sole traders and partnerships) businesses and landlords with gross income above £30,000.
April 2028: MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment mandates unincorporated (sole traders and partnerships) businesses and landlords with gross income above £20,000.
With MTD-compliant software you can:
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