MTD for Income Tax in the UK
Making Tax Digital support for sole traders and landlords
Stay ready for the UK’s new digital tax reporting rules with expert support for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. ENCY&LINE helps sole traders and landlords prepare for digital record keeping, quarterly updates, and compliant submissions using compatible software.
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MTD for Sole Traders & Landlords in the UK
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment, often called MTD for ITSA, is changing how sole traders and landlords report income to HMRC. Individuals within scope must keep digital records and send quarterly updates using compatible software instead of relying only on the traditional year-end process.
From 6 April 2026, MTD for Income Tax applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. From 6 April 2027, it extends to those with qualifying income over £30,000, and the government has also announced plans to lower the threshold to over £20,000 from 6 April 2028.
At ENCY&LINE, we help you prepare early, choose the right software, organise digital records, and stay on top of your reporting obligations. Whether you are self-employed or managing property income, we make the move to MTD for Income Tax in the UK simpler, clearer, and more efficient.
What is MTD for Income Tax?
MTD for Income Tax is a system that requires eligible sole traders and landlords to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software. It is designed to reduce errors and help taxpayers manage their tax affairs more effectively through digital reporting.
Who needs to comply?
- From April 2026: qualifying income over £50,000.
- From April 2027: qualifying income over £30,000.
- From April 2028: government plans extend this to qualifying income over £20,000.
Benefits of preparing early
- Better record accuracy.
- Better record accuracy.
- Improved visibility over income and expenses.
- A smoother transition to quarterly reporting.
MTD compliance support
We help sole traders and landlords understand the rules, deadlines, and reporting requirements for MTD for Income Tax.
Why Choose ENCY&LINE for MTD for Income Tax
Specialist landlord support
We support landlords with digital record keeping for rental income and allowable expenses.
Compatible software guidance
We help you choose and implement software that works with MTD for Income Tax.
Quarterly update assistance
We help you stay organised and ready for quarterly submissions to HMRC.
Ongoing year-round support
From setup to final submission preparation, we support your full MTD journey.
Support for sole traders and self-employed professionals
We help you move from manual records or spreadsheets to a digital process that supports MTD compliance.
Support for landlords and property owners
We help track rental income, expenses, and digital reporting requirements more accurately.
Preparation for upcoming thresholds
If your qualifying income is approaching £30,000 or £50,000, we help you prepare before mandation begins.
Digital record-keeping setup
We help you create, store, and maintain digital records in line with HMRC requirements.
Quarterly updates and end-of-year support
We help you manage regular submissions and stay prepared for your tax return obligations.
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+44 7355 703288Making Tax Digital for landlords requires qualifying property income to be recorded digitally and submitted to HMRC through compatible software instead of relying only on annual self-assessment.
Landlords with qualifying income above £50,000 must start from 6 April 2026. The threshold reduces to £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.
Yes, quarterly updates are required during the year, but a final annual submission is still needed to complete the tax position.
Rental income, allowable expenses, dates of transactions, and supporting digital records must be maintained using HMRC-compatible software.
Yes, accountants help landlords choose software, organise records, and submit quarterly updates accurately to avoid compliance problems.
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