Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – the facts

 

If you get income from self-employment and/or property, you’ll legally need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from the following dates:

• 6‌‌‌ April‌‌‌ 2026, if your turnover is over £50,000 in the 2024 to 2025‌‌‌ tax year
• 6‌‌‌ April‌‌‌ 2027, if your turnover is over £30,000 in the 2025 to 2026‌‌‌ tax year
• 6‌‌‌ April‌‌‌ 2028, if your turnover is over £20,000 in the 2026 to 2027‌‌‌ tax year

 

Getting ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

The following webinars will help you understand the necessary steps that landlords, joint property owners and businesses will need to take to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax:

• for businesses, register here for our webinar ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you are a business’
• if you receive income from property, register here for our webinar ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – landlords and joint property owners’

During them, we’ll cover:

• the requirements of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
• practical steps you can take to prepare your business
• the rules, who will be affected and when
• making informed software choices
• authorising your agent, if applicable, and signing up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
• utilising any benefits and opportunities

 

How to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper

If you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper, register for this webinar for the latest information, to help you get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. From 6‌‌‌ April‌‌‌ 2026, it is now a legal requirement for those with a turnover over £50,000. We’ll look at:

• planning – understanding the rules and work out if you’re affected and when
• how to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, including what you need to
• the actions you will take and signing up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
• using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – following the rules and consider how you can utilise any benefits and opportunities

You’ll also find useful short videos, including ‘How do I sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?’ – available on HMRC’s YouTube channel.

Yours faithfully
HM Revenue and Customs