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Find out when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you.
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Your income
Two yearly figures, before expenses.
Don’t include salary, pensions, dividends or interest.
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A general guide, not advice for your circumstances. Book a free consultation to check your own figures.
Who needs to follow Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 have had to follow MTD since 6 April 2026. The threshold falls to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028.
What counts as qualifying income?
Your total income from self‑employment and property before expenses. If it’s over the threshold, MTD applies even if your profit is lower.
What do I have to do under MTD?
Keep digital records in compatible software, send a quarterly update to HMRC and submit a final declaration after the tax year.
Want us to check your figures?
Book a free consultation and we’ll look at your own numbers.