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If you’re a sole trader or landlord with annual income over £50,000, a major change is coming your way. From 6 April 2026, you may be required to keep digital business records and submit quarterly updates to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
The Spring Statement announced that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) regime will be further extended to smaller businesses. What is MTD for IT? Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is a government initiative that requires self-employed individuals and landlords with income over a
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will become mandatory for many self-employed individuals and landlords in the UK. While HMRC’s digital overhaul has been on the horizon for some time, there’s still a great deal of confusion and misinformation around what it
The introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for the self-employed and/or landlords with combined income exceeding £50,000 is scheduled to take effect from April 2026. MTD fundamentally shifts the way tax records are maintained and how information is submitted to HMRC. The traditional approach of annual tax returns will be
The UK government is introducing changes to how taxpayers report their income. This initiative, called Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA), aims to simplify tax reporting and improve accuracy. Here’s what you need to know. By Chris Davies – Partner Why Is the Government Introducing MTD? The
As the rental, holiday let, and Airbnb markets continue to thrive in the UK, property owners are increasingly faced with complex financial and regulatory challenges. Navigating this landscape can be daunting, especially when it comes to ensuring compliance and maximising financial returns. This is where a specialist landlord accountant becomes
Want to be part of beta testing of MTD for Income Tax? Although making tax digital income tax self assessment (MTD ITSA) is not mandatory until 6 April 2026 at the earliest, it is possible for certain individuals to join the HMRC pilot testing. HMRC have relaunched beta testing of
Accounting software plays a crucial role in streamlining financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance for UK businesses. With numerous options available, selecting the right accounting software will have a significant impact the efficiency and success of your business. When selecting accounting software, it’s essential to ensure that it
The VAT Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) is a special VAT accounting scheme used to calculate and pay value-added tax (VAT) for certain travel and tour operators. The scheme is designed to simplify the VAT obligations for businesses involved in the sale of travel services. Under the TOMS, instead of
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will require businesses to keep digital accounting records and submit quarterly returns to HMRC. These changes will apply to businesses, self-employed individuals and landlords with turnover over £50,000 from 6 April 2026. Those with turnover above £30,000 will be mandated to comply from