Making Tax Digital Accountants
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has started for sole traders and landlords. We'll match you with a local accountant who can set you up with the right software and send your quarterly updates for you.
Who's affected and when
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to sole traders and landlords based on their qualifying income, which is self-employment and property turnover combined, before expenses:
- From 6 April 2026: qualifying income over £50,000
- From 6 April 2027: qualifying income over £30,000
- From 6 April 2028: qualifying income over £20,000
Whether you're in is based on the income on an earlier tax return, so it's worth checking now even if you're not in the first group.
Get ready for Making Tax Digital
Free, no obligation, and it takes about two minutes.
What changes under Making Tax Digital
- You keep your business and property records digitally, in compatible software
- You send HMRC a summary of your income and expenses every quarter
- You still finalise everything once a year, by 31 January
The quarterly updates aren't tax returns and you don't pay tax quarterly, but they're compulsory, and missing them builds up penalty points.
How an accountant helps
An accountant can confirm whether you're in scope and from when, choose and set up software that suits you, keep your records or check yours, send the quarterly updates and file your final return. Many offer a fixed monthly fee that covers the lot.
Making Tax Digital questions
Does Making Tax Digital mean I pay tax every quarter?
No. You send quarterly updates, but your tax is still worked out for the whole year and paid on the usual dates: 31 January and 31 July.
Can I keep using spreadsheets?
Only with bridging software that links your spreadsheet to HMRC. Most people find dedicated software simpler. An accountant can recommend one.
I'm under the threshold. Do I need to do anything?
Not yet, but the threshold falls each year until 2028, so keep an eye on your turnover. You can also join voluntarily.
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions and we'll pass your enquiry to a local accountancy firm that covers your area. It's free and there's no obligation.
- Usually a reply within one working day
- One local firm, not a flood of calls
- You decide whether to go ahead
Other ways an accountant can help
Self Assessment tax returns
Get your tax return done right and on time, with every allowance and expense claimed.
Sole trader accountants
Accounts, tax returns and expenses for the self-employed, plus help with Making Tax Digital.
Limited company accountants
Year-end accounts, corporation tax, director pay planning and Companies House filings.
VAT returns
VAT registration, the right VAT scheme and quarterly returns filed through Making Tax Digital.
Landlord accountants
Rental income, mortgage interest, Capital Gains Tax and property company advice.