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Making Tax Digital Readiness Check
Free AI tool to check your readiness for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA). Find out whether you're mandated, when, and what you need in place.
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Check your readiness for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on rental income.
e.g. My rental income is £42k — when does MTD apply to me?
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Frequently asked questions
- When does MTD for Income Tax start for landlords?
- MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is mandatory from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with gross qualifying income above £50,000, and from 6 April 2027 for those above £30,000. A threshold of £20,000 has been announced for April 2028.
- What counts toward the MTD income threshold for landlords?
- HMRC counts gross income from self-employment and UK and overseas property, before expenses. For jointly-owned properties, each owner counts only their share of the gross rent.
- What do I need to do under MTD for rental income?
- Keep digital records of rental income and expenses, submit quarterly updates through MTD-compatible software, and submit a final declaration at the end of the tax year replacing the current Self Assessment return.
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