Making Tax Digital

Helping businesses prepare for Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s programme to modernise the UK tax system by introducing digital record keeping and more frequent online reporting.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being introduced in phases, with further changes planned over the coming years. As additional businesses, landlords and self-employed individuals are brought into the system, it’s important to understand when the rules apply and what action you need to take.

If you’re likely to be affected, moving to compatible software now can make the transition much smoother. Rather than viewing MTD as an administrative burden, it can also be an opportunity to improve record keeping, reduce manual processes and gain a better understanding of your business finances.

Making Tax Digital services

Whether you are preparing for Making Tax Digital for the first time or reviewing your existing systems, our team can help with:

  • Assessing your Making Tax Digital obligations
  • Cloud accounting software selection and implementation
  • Digital record keeping
  • Software migration
  • Making Tax Digital compliance
  • VAT reporting
  • Income Tax Self Assessment
  • Staff training and ongoing support
  • Integration with existing accounting systems

Preparing your business for digital reporting

Making Tax Digital is more than a compliance requirement. It provides an opportunity to review how your business manages financial information and introduce systems that improve efficiency, visibility and reporting.

Choosing the right software and processes now can help reduce administration, improve accuracy and make future reporting easier as HMRC’s digital programme continues to expand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s initiative to modernise the tax system by requiring digital record keeping and electronic submission of tax information using compatible software.

Making Tax Digital is being introduced in stages, with different requirements applying depending on the type of taxpayer and income levels.

If you receive income from self-employment or property, or you run a VAT registered business, you may already be required or soon be required to comply with Making Tax Digital.

As HMRC continues to extend the programme, more businesses and individuals will come within the rules. Our team can help you understand whether the changes affect you and what steps you need to take.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being introduced in phases based on your gross qualifying income from self-employment and/or property (before expenses are deducted).

The current implementation timetable is:
• From 6 April 2026 – if your qualifying income for the 2024/25 tax year was more than £50,000
• From 6 April 2027 – if your qualifying income for the 2025/26 tax year was more than £30,000
• From 6 April 2028 – if your qualifying income for the 2026/27 tax year was more than £20,000

If you’re unsure whether these thresholds apply to you, we can review your circumstances and help you prepare for Making Tax Digital.

Yes. Businesses affected by Making Tax Digital generally need compatible software to keep digital records and submit information to HMRC.

In some circumstances, spreadsheets can still be used alongside compatible bridging software. We can advise on the most appropriate solution for your business.

Yes. We can recommend suitable software, manage the migration process and provide training to help you get the most from your new system.

Under Making Tax Digital, businesses and individuals within the regime must keep digital records of their income and expenses using compatible software. You’ll also need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC, followed by a final declaration at the end of the tax year. We can help you choose the right software and ensure your records meet HMRC’s requirements.

Failure to meet Making Tax Digital requirements may result in penalties or additional reporting obligations. Seeking advice early can help ensure your business remains compliant.

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