Six months until MTD pulls in one million more taxpayers: What you need to do now
There are now six months until the scope for MTD for Income Tax opens up to sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 ahead of 6 April 2027.
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HMRC is set to automatically sign up thousands of taxpayers to MTD after a slow uptake
The first quarterly filing deadline for MTD for Income Tax passed on 7 August, with 864,000 sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 a year set to have signed up and completed the filing.
First Making Tax Digital deadline looms – 400,000 people still yet to register
Despite the first deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax arriving on 7 August, over 400,000 qualifying landlords and sole traders have still not signed up.
Making Tax Digital off to a slow start
With the upcoming 7 August deadline, HMRC reports that it is still waiting for over half of those affected by Making Tax Digital (MTD) to register, let alone file their returns by the deadline.
HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Just days ahead of the initial phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, HMRC has confirmed the exit options for sole traders and landlords who fall below the annual qualifying income threshold.
Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement
This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property.
What should you avoid when transitioning to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment?
From April 2026, the Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative will move to target self-employed individuals and landlords.
Making MTD for ITSA easier for landlords
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) represents a significant shift in how individuals, including landlords, must report their income and manage their tax affairs.
What are the benefits of using the HMRC app?
The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) app was launched in 2023 and has quickly become a key tool for many, with over 80 million interactions.
Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is designed to simplify the tax process for business owners.