MTD Guides

Plain-English guides to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — for sole traders and landlords who just want the facts.

What Is MTD for Income Tax? A Plain-English Guide for Sole Traders and Landlords

What is MTD for Income Tax? Learn who is affected, what quarterly submissions mean, which free software to use, and the …

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Free MTD-Compatible Software: The Options HMRC Does Not Make Easy to Find

You do not need to pay for Xero or QuickBooks to comply with MTD. Here are the free and low-cost MTD-compatible software…

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MTD for Income Tax Checklist 2026: 8 Steps Before Your First Quarterly Submission

Complete MTD for Income Tax checklist for 2026. Check eligibility, register, choose software, set up records, and know y…

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MTD for Landlords 2026: What Buy-to-Let and Property Income Owners Need to Know

MTD for landlords starts April 2026 for qualifying income over 50k. Learn which landlords are affected, what records to …

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MTD Quarterly Submissions Explained: What You Actually Have to Send HMRC

MTD quarterly submissions are simpler than you think. They are not full tax returns. Here is exactly what you submit, wh…

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MTD Exemptions: Who Does NOT Have to Use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Not everyone has to use MTD. Learn who qualifies for an exemption, who is simply deferred to a later phase, and how PAYE…

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