Making Tax Digital for ITSA: Self-Employed & Landlords. Are You Ready for MTD Compliance in 2026?

HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is coming in 2026. Whether you’re self-employed, a sole trader, or a landlord with property income, the time to prepare is now.

We’re here to help you switch to MTD-compliant systems with ease and stay ahead of HMRC deadlines.

What Is Making Tax Digital for ITSA?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s initiative to modernise the UK tax system by requiring digital records and quarterly submissions through approved software.

Starting in April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50,000 annually will need to follow Making Tax Digital for ITSA (MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment) rules.

That means no more paper records or yearly submissions, just simple, ongoing digital updates to HMRC using MTD-compatible software.

Whether you’re managing property income or running a sole trader business, we’ll help you understand how MTD for self-employed and MTD for landlords affects you, and how to stay compliant with confidence.

What Are the Benefits and Features?

Get ahead of the Making Tax Digital for ITSA 2026 deadline with the right tools, expert support, and simplified tax submissions.

Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties

We help you meet HMRC’s requirements for MTD, so you never miss a deadline or face unnecessary fines.

Switch to Easy, Cloud-Based Software

Move to powerful, MTD-compatible tools like Xero and QuickBooks for stress-free digital recordkeeping.

Automated, Timely Submissions

Say goodbye to manual errors — your tax updates will be submitted accurately and on time.

Get Real-Time Visibility of Your Taxes

Know what you owe and when. See your tax position live, so there are no surprises at year-end.

Expert Support When You Need It

From setup to submission, our friendly MTD specialists are on hand to guide you every step of the way.

Put the refund to good use

Whether it’s hiring staff, investing in equipment, or simply easing cash flow — the money you get back is yours to grow the business.

Confused about Making Tax Digital for ITSA : landlords or the self-employed?

Whether you earn property income or run your own business, we’ll help you get MTD-ready—fast.

We’ll guide you through:

Registering for Making tax digital for ITSA.
Choosing the right HMRC-approved software
Quarterly updates and final submissions

How Can MTD Help Your Business or Finances?

Making Tax Digital isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s a smarter way to manage your income.

Whether you’re self-employed or receiving rental income, MTD can help you:

Stay on top of your numbers all year not just at tax time
Track income and expenses digitally, without messy spreadsheets
Avoid surprises with real-time estimates of what you owe
Save time with automated record-keeping and submissions
Claim expenses more accurately and potentially boost your tax efficiency

Who needs to comply with MTD

MTD for Self-Employed

If you’re self-employed & earn over £50,000 per year, you’ll need to comply with MTD rules from April 2026. This includes maintaining records & submitting returns through MTD-compatible software.

MTD for Landlords

Landlords earning more than £50,000 in annual rental income must also comply with MTD rules starting April 2026. Now is the time to prepare your systems and records to avoid last-minute stress.

Our full range of services

We provide a full range of accounting and tax services tailored to the needs of UK-based startups, landlords, freelancers, and SMEs.

What people are saying about us

Outstanding, Professional, reliable, understanding, and always incredibly quick to respond. They made the entire tax process smooth and completely stress-free. From start to finish, the service has been outstanding. I would like to especially thank Rashid, who has been my accountant for the past 14 years. His consistent support and expertise have been invaluable. Rashid and the entire team are doing an amazing job!

Fawad and Ian have been very helpful in guiding me through setting my self up to do consultancy work despite some quite complicated and unusual requirements. I've found them to be professional and their costs to be very reasonable.

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Download Your Free MTD Guide

Confused about what Making Tax Digital means for you?
Our free, easy-to-follow MTD guide is designed to help businesses and individuals understand their obligations, timelines, and how to stay compliant with HMRC requirements by 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landlords need to follow Making Tax Digital?

Yes. If your property income exceeds £50,000, you must follow MTD for ITSA rules starting April 2026. This includes keeping digital records and sending quarterly updates to HMRC.

When does Making Tax Digital for ITSA start?

If you’re self-employed and earn over £50,000, you’ll need to follow MTD rules from April 2026. Those earning over £30,000 will follow from April 2027.

You can sign up via HMRC’s portal, but it must be done correctly and with compatible software. We can take care of this for you to avoid errors or delays.

What if I have both self-employment and rental income?

You’ll need to include both income streams under one MTD account if your total income exceeds the threshold. We’ll help you set this up properly.

What happens if I don’t comply with MTD?

HMRC will impose penalties for late or incorrect submissions. It’s best to get ahead of this now to avoid future issues.

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