Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Getting ready for the new way to do tax returns
Do you work for yourself as a sole trader or earn money from property?
Tax returns are changing – with a new way to record and report your income and expenses. This is called Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Sometimes you’ll see this shortened to MTD for Income Tax.
We’re rewiring the way you do Income Tax
In fact, it’s the biggest change since HMRC launched Self Assessment more than 30 years ago.
You won’t fill out your tax return all at once
Instead, you’ll split and spread the admin throughout the year.
You’ll need to
Use recognised software
such as an app on your phone or laptop
to record income and expenses
Send quarterly updates
to HMRC from this software
Submit your tax return
by 31 January each year
When do I start doing tax the new way?
Get ready for Making Tax Digital and check if you need to use it from April 2026
Why is keeping records the new way a good thing?
Learn about the benefits of using MTD software to record your income and expenses
Are you an accountant, agent or bookkeeper?
If you have your client’s permission, you can do Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on their behalf.
Step by step guidance for agents
Read detailed guidance about what you need to do and how to do it.
Come to an event or join a webinar
Everything agents need to know – directly from HMRC.
Sign up your client
Don’t wait until next year, start using it right now.