Making Tax Digital · Self-employed, landlords & small businesses
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Step 1 of 4 · Your situation
This shapes which MTD rules and tools apply to you.
Self-employed
Sole trader, freelancer, or contractor
Landlord
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Self-employed and a landlord
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Limited company or partnership
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Key MTD dates to know
MTD for Income Tax requires four quarterly updates to HMRC each year, plus an end-of-period statement. Compatible software handles the submissions — you just need to keep your records up to date throughout the year.
A quick reference for the self-employed, landlords, and small businesses
Under MTD for Income Tax you'll submit four income and expense updates to HMRC each year instead of one annual return.
You must use HMRC-recognised software. Spreadsheets alone are not enough, though bridging software can connect them.
All income and expenses must be recorded digitally, with no gaps in the chain from record to HMRC submission.
Those below the income threshold, with certain conditions, or whose income is entirely PAYE are currently exempt.