Free MTD checker
Do I need Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means keeping digital records and sending HMRC an update every three months. Whether it applies to you depends on your income from self-employment and property.
Do I need MTD?
Add up your gross income from self-employment and property, before expenses, for the tax year.
From 6 April 2027
You join MTD in April 2027
Your first quarterly update will be due 7 August 2027. Penalty points for missed updates start that year.
Get set up with SnapMTDOver £50,000
You must use MTD from 6 April 2026. Your updates are due 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May.
£30,001 to £50,000
You join from 6 April 2027, based on your 2025 to 2026 income. Penalty points for missed updates start that year.
£20,001 to £30,000
You join from 6 April 2028, based on your 2026 to 2027 income.
Qualifying income is your total gross income from self-employment and property before expenses. Partnership income and some other income don't count. Some people are exempt, for example if it isn't reasonably practical for them to use digital tools. This checker is a guide; check HMRC's guidance or ask an accountant if you're unsure.