Making Tax Digital
Does MTD apply to you?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means keeping digital records and sending HMRC a short update every quarter. It is rolling out in stages, based on your income.
The timetable
HMRC looks at the income on your tax return from two years before. If it is over the threshold, MTD starts on 6 April.
- April 2026Qualifying income over £50,000
- April 2027Qualifying income over £30,000
- April 2028Qualifying income over £20,000
Quarterly update deadlines
| Quarter | Update due |
|---|---|
| 6 April to 5 July | 7 August |
| 6 July to 5 October | 7 November |
| 6 October to 5 January | 7 February |
| 6 January to 5 April | 7 May |
You still finish the year with a final declaration by 31 January, which replaces the old tax return.
How we help
MTD without the faff
- We choose and set up compatible software for you
- Your bank feed does most of the record keeping
- We check and send every quarterly update
- You get a running tax estimate four times a year
MTD quarterly updates are £15 a month on top of any plan.
See pricing