With the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax drawing nearer, HMRC has confirmed that it will begin proactively signing up taxpayers it believes fall within the scope of the new regime from September 2026. Recent reports suggest that while around 864,000 taxpayers are expected to be affected…
With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax coming into force from 6 April 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been writing to taxpayers over recent weeks to tell them that they are being mandated into the regime. MTD became mandatory from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and…
The Digital Era is Officially Here The wait is over. As we enter the 2026/27 tax year, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) has officially gone live. While the ‘digital revolution’ has been discussed for years, the final regulations were laid before Parliament on 24 March…
The government is pressing ahead with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – and it will affect many sole traders and landlords over the next few years. Here’s what’s changing, when it’s changing, and how to get ready. What is MTD for Income Tax? Under MTD, sole traders and…