Making Tax Digital support without the confusion.
VMK Accountants helps sole traders, landlords and businesses prepare for digital records, compatible software, quarterly HMRC updates and year-end tax reporting with confidence.
MTD readiness dashboard
Is your record keeping ready?
£50k+
From 2026
£30k+
From 2027
£20k+
From 2028
What is Making Tax Digital?
MTD is HMRC’s digital tax system. Instead of relying on once-a-year records, taxpayers in scope must keep digital records and send updates using compatible software.
VMK can help with:
software choice, record setup, quarterly updates, VAT, Income Tax and ongoing compliance support.
Making Tax Digital is a UK government initiative designed to modernise tax reporting by requiring digital records and electronic submissions to HMRC.
It already applies to VAT for many businesses, and MTD for Income Tax is being phased in for sole traders and landlords based on qualifying income levels.
Keep digital records
Income and expenses must be recorded digitally using MTD-compatible software or a digital-link system.
Send quarterly updates
You will submit summary income and expense updates to HMRC during the year.
Submit a final declaration
After the tax year ends, final adjustments and other income are confirmed through the year-end process.
Maintain digital links
Your records should flow digitally without manual copy-and-paste for MTD-relevant information.
When Making Tax Digital applies.
The rules are being introduced in stages for sole traders and landlords. Getting ready early helps avoid rushed software and record-keeping changes.
6 April 2026
MTD starts for income above £50,000
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 based on their 2024/25 tax return will need to follow MTD for Income Tax.
7 August 2026
First quarterly update deadline
For those in the first MTD wave, the first quarterly update for the 2026/27 tax year is due by 7 August 2026.
6 April 2027
Threshold reduces to £30,000
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £30,000 based on their 2025/26 tax return will be brought into MTD.
6 April 2028
Threshold reduces to £20,000
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £20,000 based on their 2026/27 tax return will be brought into MTD.
We turn MTD into a clear step-by-step process.
MTD can feel confusing because it affects software, records, quarterly reporting and year-end tax. We help you build a simple system that works in real life.
Not just software setup
We help with the ongoing workflow: records, review, submissions, tax planning and deadline management.
Check if MTD applies to you
We review your rental income, self-employment income and tax return position to confirm when you need to start.
Choose the right software
We help you decide whether to use Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, bridging software or another suitable MTD-compatible system.
Set up digital records
We organise categories, bank feeds, receipts, expenses and record-keeping processes so the system is easier to manage.
Handle quarterly updates
We can prepare, review and submit quarterly updates so you are not trying to manage everything alone.
Prepare the final declaration
We review allowances, adjustments, other income and year-end figures before your final tax position is submitted.
Keep you ahead of deadlines
We provide reminders, ongoing support and practical advice so MTD does not become a last-minute panic.
Better records. Less stress. Clearer decisions.
Less January pressure
Regular digital record keeping means fewer last-minute surprises before the Self Assessment deadline.
Clearer tax position
Quarterly reviews help you understand your income, expenses and likely tax position earlier.
Better business decisions
Modern records give you clearer visibility over profit, cash flow and financial trends.
Fewer record mistakes
Digital systems reduce the chance of missing invoices, receipts or duplicated entries.
More useful accountant support
Instead of once-a-year filing, your accountant can advise you throughout the year.
Future-ready compliance
Getting ready early helps you avoid rushed software changes when HMRC deadlines arrive.
Explore our MTD guides
In-depth pages covering MTD for landlords, sole traders, Income Tax, software, bookkeeping and more.
MTD for Landlords
Rental income, joint ownership & property records.
MTD for Sole Traders
Self-employed digital bookkeeping & filing.
MTD for Income Tax
Thresholds, dates and ITSA changes explained.
Quarterly Submissions
What is in a quarterly update and when it's due.
MTD Software Setup
Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and bridging software.
MTD Bookkeeping
Daily and monthly digital record keeping.
MTD Property Income
Rents, expenses and finance cost tracking.
Common Making Tax Digital questions.
A simple explanation of the questions clients usually ask before moving to digital tax reporting.
