Am I Affected by Making Tax Digital?
Answer 5 to 7 quick questions in about 2 minutes and get an instant result, based on HMRC’s rules as at October 2026.
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The Key Dates
6 April 2026
Qualifying income over £50,000
6 April 2027
Qualifying income over £30,000
6 April 2028
Qualifying income over £20,000
Qualifying income is your total self-employment and property income before expenses.
Take the 2-Minute Check
General guidance based on HMRC’s published rules as at October 2026. Not personal tax advice.
What Happens Next
✓ Your result appears on screen as soon as you press “Show my result”.
✓ We email you a copy of your answers for your records.
✓ Timothy reviews your answers and, if you’d like help, can set up your software and look after your quarterly updates and tax return.
Not affected yet? We can still look after your Self Assessment tax return, from £150.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as qualifying income?
Your total income from self-employment and property before any expenses: your sales or turnover plus the rent you receive (just your share if a property is jointly owned). Wages, pensions, dividends, savings interest and partnership profits don’t count.
What if I run a limited company?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax doesn’t apply to limited companies, and HMRC has said it does not intend to introduce MTD for Corporation Tax. If your company is VAT registered, it must already use MTD for VAT. If you personally have rental or self-employed income too, that could bring you into MTD for Income Tax.
Do spreadsheets count?
Not on their own. You can keep using spreadsheets, but you’ll need HMRC-recognised bridging software that links them to HMRC to send your quarterly updates and tax return. Paper records won’t meet the rules.
What if I’m not sure of my figures?
Choose “I’m not sure” in the checker. Your most recent tax return is the best place to find them, and Timothy can go through them with you on a free 30-minute call.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Book a free 30-minute call with Timothy, or call 01325 978972.
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