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Find out if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

HM Revenue & Customs · gov.uk Free Beginner

HMRC's own timetable for MTD for Income Tax, which reaches sole traders and landlords in stages by qualifying income: over £50,000 from 6 April 2026, over £30,000 from 6 April 2027, over £20,000 from 6 April 2028.

  • Qualifying income over £50,000 in 2024-25 means MTD for Income Tax from 6 April 2026.
  • Over £30,000 in 2025-26 means from 6 April 2027; over £20,000 in 2026-27 means from 6 April 2028.
  • Partnerships come later; check the page each year.
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  1. Which software handles Making Tax Digital and VAT for a UK small business?

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