Making Tax Digital is now live. Are you ready?
If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, Making Tax Digital already applies to you. Here’s everything you need to get compliant — without the jargon.
Everything you need to stay MTD compliant
Am I affected?
It depends on your gross income — not your profit. Find out which phase applies to you and when you need to act.
Key deadlines
Four quarterly updates a year, plus a Final Declaration by 31 January. Miss the pattern and penalty points stack up. See all the dates.
Choose your software
You must use HMRC-recognised software to submit. We compare the main options — including free ones — so you can choose with confidence.
The biggest misconception about MTD
MTD does not mean you pay tax quarterly. Your payment dates stay exactly the same — 31 January and 31 July. Only your reporting changes.
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