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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – What You Need to Know

From 06 April 2026, HMRC are introducing Making tax digital (MTD) for income tax.

MTD income tax requirements will apply to those who receive gross income from self employment and / or property over a certain threshold.

  • From April 2026, those with gross income of over £50,000 are mandated
  • From April 2027, those with gross income over £30,000 are mandated
  • From April 2028, those with gross income over £20,000 are mandated

This income threshold is based on total gross income from all self employment and property sources, not including employment or pension income.

HMRC will review 2024/25 Self Assessment tax returns to identify who is in scope. If your gross income is below £50,000, you won’t be mandated in April 2026, but may be required to comply in later years.

You may also join voluntarily before you’re required to.

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What’s Required

Under MTD for ITSA, affected taxpayers must: 

  • Maintain digital records of income and expenses 
  • Submit quarterly updates to HMRC 
  • File your end of year income tax return

Quarterly updates will be required for standard quarters, irrespective of a business’s accounting period.

The standard quarters are:

  • 6 April to 5 July
  • 6 July to 5 October
  • 6 October to 5 January
  • 6 January to 5 April

Businesses will be able to elect to report for calendar quarters:

  • 1 April to 30 June
  • 1 July to 30 September
  • 1 October to 31 December
  • 1 January to 31 March

The deadlines for quarterly updates will be 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May following the end of the relevant quarter.

Get in touch with us today

We’ll simplify the process and ensure full compliance with HMRC’s rules – giving you peace of mind and freeing up your time. 

Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

E-mail: enquiries@mlaaccounting.co.uk

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