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Know When You Have to Begin Complying with MTD
Making Tax Digital Calculator
Starting April 2026, 864,000 sole traders and landlords must comply with Making Tax Digital. Use our calculator below to check if you need to comply with MTD and understand your key deadlines.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Check your MTD eligibility in under a minute. Answer a few questions, enter your income figures, and our calculator instantly shows your compliance start date and quarterly deadlines.
Digitally Excluded: You cannot reasonably use digital software due to age, disability, lack of internet access, or physical/mental incapacity.
Self-Employment Income: Your gross income from trading activities before deducting any business expenses.
Property Income (UK and Foreign): Your gross income from property lettings before deducting any expenses.
Other income like PAYE employment, partnerships, or dividends does not count towards MTD eligibility.
⚠️ This calculator is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own advisers before making any decisions.
What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA)?
MTD for ITSA is an HMRC initiative that requires eligible self-employed individuals and landlords to keep
digital records and submit quarterly updates of their income and expenses using HMRC-compatible
software.
Who Must Comply with MTD?
MTD will become mandatory in phases based on your qualifying income from self-employment and
property:
- From 6 April 2026 - If your total qualifying income exceeds £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year
- From 6 April 2027 - If your total qualifying income exceeds £30,000 in the 2025/26 tax year
- From 6 April 2028 - If your total qualifying income exceeds f20,000 in the 2026/27 tax year
You can choose to sign up early and use MTD-compatible software before these dates if you want to
prepare in advance.
What Do I Need to Do Under MTD?
If you are in scope, you must:
- Keep digital records of all your self-employment and rental income and related expenses
- Submit quarterly updates of your taxable income and expenditure to HMRC using software that is compatible with MTD
- Make a final declaration at the end of the tax year using the same software
For more information you can visit our complete guide on Making Tax Digital.
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