Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is part of the Government’s plan to modernise the UK tax system, making it easier for people to get their tax right.

What is Making Tax Digital?

With Making Tax Digital (MTD), HMRC is rolling out the biggest change to the tax system in a generation. The scheme aims to make the UK’s tax system fully digital over the next few years. It means individuals and businesses will need to use MTD-compatible software to keep digital records and submit returns.

In April 2022 MTD became mandatory for all VAT registered businesses. The next phase, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA), is now on the horizon and will affect all self-employed people and landlords earning over £30,000 a year.

How will Making Tax Digital Affect you?

April 2022

MTD for VAT - all VAT-registered businesses

All VAT registered businesses, regardless of turnover, must sign up to MTD for VAT and follow the rules for submitting returns.

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April 2026

MTD for Income Tax (Sole traders and Landlords) Earning Over £50,000

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) comes into effect. Sole traders and landlords with a total annual income above £50,000 need to use MTD for ITSA compatible software to keep digital records and file returns.

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April 2027

MTD for Income Tax (Sole traders and Landlords) Earning Over £30,000

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) comes into effect. Sole traders and landlords with a total annual income above £30,000 need to use MTD for ITSA compatible software to keep digital records and file returns.

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MTD for General Partnerships and Corporation Tax

Dates for these have not been announced.

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