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Does Making Tax Digital apply to me?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means keeping digital records and sending HMRC quarterly updates. When it starts for you depends on your income from self-employment and property.
Enter your yearly figures to see when MTD starts for you.
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HMRC looks at your qualifying income: the total turnover (before expenses) from self-employment and UK or overseas property, as shown on your Self Assessment return. For jointly owned property, only your share counts. Employment, pension, dividend and partnership income don't count.
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25: MTD from 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26: MTD from 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27: MTD from 6 April 2028
Once you're in, you send a quarterly update by 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May, and a final declaration by 31 January after the tax year. Some people are exempt, for example if you can't use digital tools because of age, disability or location.
General information, not tax advice. Check HMRC's eligibility guidance for your own position.