Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Sole traders and landlords now have to keep digital records and send HMRC an update every quarter. We get you set up and can send the updates for you.
What’s included
- Checking whether and when it applies to you
- Choosing and setting up HMRC-recognised software
- Sending your quarterly updates on time
- Your final declaration by 31 January
Who it’s for
- Sole traders
- Landlords
- People with income from both self-employment and property
Key dates
- 6 April 2026
- Starts for qualifying income over £50,000
- 6 April 2027
- Starts for qualifying income over £30,000
- 6 April 2028
- Starts for qualifying income over £20,000
- 7 Aug, 7 Nov, 7 Feb, 7 May
- Quarterly updates due
Common questions
- What counts towards the threshold?
- Your gross income, before expenses, from self-employment and property added together. Income from a job, pensions or savings doesn’t count.
- What software do I need?
- Software recognised by HMRC that keeps digital records and sends your updates. We’ll help you choose one that suits how you work.