Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know About MTD for Income Tax

HMRC & Compliance · 9 min read · Updated 2026-03-24

Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital, including MTD for VAT, MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment, compatible software, and how to prepare your business.

Written by Krishna, Founder & HMRC-registered tax agent at TaxRoot.

When does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax start?

MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment becomes mandatory from April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income (self-employment plus property income) over £50,000. From April 2027, the threshold drops to £30,000. Those with income below these thresholds can sign up voluntarily but are not yet required to comply.

Related TaxRoot services

• Self Assessment tax return — £134 flat fee
• Corporation Tax + annual accounts — from £389/yr
• Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — £34/month
• VAT returns — from £39/month
• UK Limited Company Registration — £100

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