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MTD doesn’t have to mean more work. Get MTD-ready in minutes with an all-in-one landlord solution. Track as you go and cut out the last-minute tax panic.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is HMRC’s move to digitise the Self Assessment process. You’ll still pay your tax at year-end, but the way you submit information becomes digital and more frequent.
From April 2026, landlords earning over £50,000 will need to use MTD-compatible software to:
Making Tax Digital software for landlords
MTD and Sage software can relieve the common tax admin headaches that landlords experience today.
Digital records and regular HMRC updates mean your January return is already complete and ready to check.
Digital records and regular HMRC updates give you up-to-date tax estimates, so you always know what you’ll owe.
Whether you work alone or with an accountant, you can easily review every submission to ensure you always pay the correct tax.
Start today and get your tax in order. All it takes is 3 simple steps to get set up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Review and send accurate updates and receive up-to-date tax estimates.
Submit your final return with confidence, supported by accurate updates all year and a tax pot built from real, up-to-date estimates.
Getting MTD-ready doesn’t need to cost you more time or money. Get started in minutes. No long term contracts, no hidden fees.
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The start dates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax depends on how much you earn. You’ll need to add together all property and business income to calculate your income for Making Tax Digital:
From 6 April 2026: If your income is over £50,000
From 6 April 2027: If your income is over £30,000
From 6 April 2028: If your income is over £20,000
Tip: Check your latest tax return so you know when to get ready for MTD.
Yes. Sage offers free MTD software for landlords who need to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. You can record property income and expenses, keep digital records, and get ready to submit updates to HMRC at no cost.
Making Tax Digital is now mandatory for landlords and self-employed individuals with qualifying income over £50,000 from property and self-employment.
If you have an active Self Assessment account, you can start using HMRC-recognised software like Sage Sole Trader to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates directly to HMRC.
MTD will apply to more people over time, with those earning over £30,000 joining from April 2027 and those earning over £20,000 joining from April 2028.
Even if you don’t need to comply with MTD yet, getting started early with software like Sage Sole Trader can help you prepare and feel confident when the rules apply to you.
Yes. You’ll have to sign up ahead of your MTD deadlines. Speak to your accountant or bookkeeper about signing up for MTD for Income Tax.
Yes. Landlords can manage Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax without an accountant. However, you must use MTD-compatible software for record-keeping and submissions. Manual copy-and-paste from spreadsheets isn’t allowed under MTD rules.
If you’re a landlord earning at least £50,000 from property, you’ll need to follow the MTD rules from April 2026. Buy-to-let landlords, Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHLs), non-UK property and commercial property all fall within the scope of MTD for IT. Joint landlords must comply with MTD for IT where their share of the income exceeds £50,000.
Whether you’re receiving rental income from one property or multiple properties, if it’s more than £50,000 a year in total, you must comply with MTD for IT. When it comes to Making Tax Digital, rental income and business income both count towards the threshold.
In April 2027, the income threshold will be lowered to £30,000, and all landlords earning above this amount annually will need to comply with MTD for IT rules.
Most landlords will need to follow Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules, but there are some exceptions.
You are automatically exempt if:
You may qualify for an exemption if you cannot use digital tools because of age, disability, location, religion, or another HMRC-approved reason. If this applies to you, you’ll need to contact HMRC and apply for an exemption.
Yes, both Sage Sole Trader Free and Sage Sole Trader have landlord features, allowing landlords to comply with new Making Tax Digital rules.
Choose from MTD-ready solutions and start transforming your tax admin today.
