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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Tax returns are changing for sole traders and people who earn from property – with a new way to record and report income and expenses.

14th October 2025

This is called Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (sometimes you’ll see this shortened to MTD for Income Tax).

If you have qualifying income from property and/or self-employment that is over £50,000 from April 2026, over £30,000 from April 2027 and over £20,000 from April 2028 – you will be legally required to use Making Tax Digital.

Find out everything you need to know, from how it works to when it starts, and what software might be needed here.

HM Revenue & Customs ran an online webinar to help business and property owners understand the requirements of MTD for Income Tax and the practical steps you can take. The session was recorded and you can catch up here.