Making Tax Digital
Are you ready for MTD Income Tax?
From 6 April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with rental income must keep digital records and submit five digital filings a year.
Making Tax Digital for Self Assessment Income Tax (MTD ITSA) is a fundamental change to the UK tax system. Paper records are no longer accepted for those in scope.
What HMRC requires
- Maintain accounting records digitally (e.g. Xero or Sage Business Cloud Accounting)
- Submit details of income and expenditure to HMRC on a quarterly basis
- Submit an Annual Return to HMRC
The annual Self Assessment tax return is replaced by five digital submissions — the first covering April to June 2026.
Free one-hour in-person MTD consultation
As qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants with over 30 years of taxation experience, we help you comply and avoid fines. Local self-employed individuals and landlords can book a personalised one-to-one MTD consultation free of charge at our Hanwell office — near the clock tower, opposite Sainsbury's on Uxbridge Road.