MTD for Income Tax readiness checker

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

MTD for Income Tax readiness checker

See when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you as a sole trader or landlord, and how ready you are for quarterly updates.

Your qualifying incomeAdd your self-employment turnover and your share of gross rental income, including from jointly owned property, for each tax year, before expenses. Leave a year blank if you don’t know it yet.

Tax year 2024/25

Tax year 2025/26

Tax year 2026/27

How ready are you?Tick what is already in place.I keep my business and property records digitallyA spreadsheet alone is not enough; it needs bridging software.I use HMRC-recognised software that supports MTD for Income TaxI have a Government Gateway login and know my Unique Taxpayer ReferenceI know the quarterly update dates7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May.I have decided whether to sign up myself or through an agent

An illustration, not advice

This shows the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax start dates and thresholds published by HMRC on GOV.UK at 18 October 2026. Qualifying income is your gross self-employment and property income, before expenses. It does not cover partnerships, exemptions such as digital exclusion, or income from abroad. HMRC confirms your start date by letter after reviewing your tax return. If you don’t get a letter, it is still your responsibility to check and sign up.

Quarterly periods run from 6 April (or 1 April if you choose calendar periods), with the same deadlines: 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May.

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