Making Tax Digital Guides
Making Tax Digital will change how many sole traders and landlords keep records and report income to HMRC. These guides explain what is changing, who is affected and how to prepare.
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MTD for Income Tax: Are You Actually Affected?
MTD for Income Tax starts in April 2026 — but not everyone is in scope. Work out whether you're affected, when it starts for you, and what actually changes.
Read moreQuarterly Updates Explained: What You Actually Have to Send HMRC
Quarterly updates under Making Tax Digital aren't four tax returns. Learn exactly what you send HMRC, when it's due, and why it's simpler than you think.
Read moreDigital Record-Keeping: What Counts (and What Doesn't)
Under Making Tax Digital, your records need to be digital, structured and ready to submit. We explain what actually counts, what doesn't, and how to stay compliant without the hassle.
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What Happens If You Miss a Quarterly MTD Update?
Under Making Tax Digital, missing a quarterly update no longer triggers an instant fine. Here is how the new points-based MTD penalty system actually works.
Read moreWhy So Few People Are Ready for Making Tax Digital (And Why That Matters)
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax begins in April 2026, yet fewer than 10% of eligible sole traders and landlords have signed up. Here is why uptake is so slow, and why that matters more than most realise.
Read moreYour Accountant Cannot Fix Making Tax Digital in One Afternoon
The old January panic model is breaking. Making Tax Digital means small businesses and landlords need cleaner records throughout the year, not a rushed bundle of receipts before the deadline.
Read moreLandlords and Making Tax Digital: Why One Rental Property Could Still Matter
Many landlords wrongly assume Making Tax Digital only affects large portfolios. The real issue is qualifying income — and one property can be enough to drag you into the rules.
Read moreMaking Tax Digital 2026: The Tax Change Sole Traders and Landlords Cannot Ignore
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts affecting sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. Here’s who is caught, when the rules start, and what needs to change before the first deadline.
Read moreLess Than 10% Ready: What the Latest MTD Sign-Up Numbers Really Tell Us
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches in April 2026, but uptake remains surprisingly low. Here’s what the latest figures reveal — and why many sole traders may be underestimating the change.
Read moreThe Quiet Tax Change That Could Affect Millions of Freelancers
A major reporting change is quietly approaching for UK freelancers. From April 2026, those earning over £50,000 will submit quarterly updates to HMRC under Making Tax Digital.
Read moreApril 2026: The New Quarterly Tax Deadlines Sole Traders Must Know
From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must submit quarterly updates to HMRC under Making Tax Digital. Here are the new deadlines, what to report, and how to prepare.
Read moreApril 2026 and the £50,000 Threshold: Will Making Tax Digital Apply to You?
The common reasons your take-home pay suddenly drops. Understand PAYE tax codes, cumulative adjustments, bonuses, and emergency tax to make sense of your payslip.
Read moreApril 2026 Tax Changes: What Sole Traders Must Do Before Making Tax Digital Starts
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax begins in April 2026 for many sole traders and landlords. Here's what will actually change, who must comply first, and the practical steps to prepare now.
Read moreSelf Assessment Is Changing: What Making Tax Digital Means for You
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will replace the traditional Self Assessment tax return for sole traders and landlords. Learn what’s changing, who’s affected and how to prepare.
Read moreLess Than 10% Ready: What the Latest MTD Sign-Up Numbers Really Tell Us
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches in April 2026, yet fewer than 10% of affected taxpayers have signed up so far. With over 864,000 people expected in the first wave, the numbers reveal a surprising reality about how businesses prepare for tax change.
Read moreMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: A Simple Checklist for Sole Traders
From April 2026, millions of sole traders will move to Making Tax Digital. That means digital records and quarterly updates to HMRC. This checklist explains what's changing and how to prepare.
Read moreMTD for Income Tax: Am I Affected?
A 30-second check to find out if Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you, when it starts, and what you need to do.
Read moreWhat is Making Tax Digital? A Plain English Guide
Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. What it is, who it affects, key deadlines, and what you actually need to do. No HMRC jargon.
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