The problem
Making Tax Digital already requires VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and file through compatible software. It’s extending to Income Tax Self Assessment on a phased timeline, and it’s easy to lose track of which rules apply to you and when.
What’s included
- Making Tax Digital-compliant VAT filing (already part of our VAT Returns service)
- Guidance on whether and when MTD for Income Tax will apply to you
- Cloud software setup that’s ready for MTD requirements as they extend
Who it’s for
VAT-registered businesses (where MTD already applies), and sole traders or landlords who want to understand when MTD for Income Tax will affect them.
How it works
For VAT, this is simply built into how we file your returns already. For Income Tax, we’ll tell you when the rules are due to apply to your income level and get your records ready ahead of that date rather than at the last minute.
Pricing
VAT-related MTD work is included in our VAT Returns pricing. Get in touch to discuss MTD for Income Tax readiness.
FAQs
When does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax start applying to me?
The rules are phasing in by income level: HMRC’s published thresholds are above £50,000 from April 2026, above £30,000 from April 2027, and above £20,000 from April 2028. [These dates and thresholds must be verified against current HMRC guidance before this page is published – they are subject to change.]
Do I need to do anything right now?
If you’re already VAT-registered, MTD already applies to your VAT filing and we handle that as standard. For Income Tax, the main thing is making sure your records are in digital, MTD-ready shape before your threshold date arrives – talk to us in good time rather than close to the deadline.
What software do I need?
MTD requires digital records kept in compatible software rather than spreadsheets or paper – we’ll help get you set up on something suitable well before you need to rely on it.
Let’s talk about your business
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll talk through what you actually need.