MTD — Guides, Tips & Expert Advice
Making Tax Digital guides — deadlines, requirements, penalties, and how to prepare for MTD compliance.
99 articles on MTD
Free MTD Software: What's Available and Is It Worth It
Several providers offer free MTD software. Here is what you get, what you give up, and whether free is really the best deal.
Switching MTD Software Mid-Year: How to Do It Safely
Need to change your MTD software during the tax year? Here is how to switch without losing data or missing submissions.
MTD Threshold: Why £50,000 Matters
The £50,000 MTD threshold is based on gross income, not profit. Here is why this distinction matters and how to check your figure.
MTD for VAT vs MTD for Income Tax: What's the Difference
MTD for VAT has been running since 2019, but MTD for Income Tax is a different programme with different rules. Here is how they compare and what it means for you.
MTD Voluntary Registration: Should You Sign Up Early
You can sign up for MTD before it becomes mandatory for you. Here is why early registration might be a smart move — and when it is not worth it.
MTD vs Self Assessment: What's Changing
A side-by-side comparison of MTD and Self Assessment — what stays the same and what is different.
MTD: What Records Do You Need to Keep
A quick reference for the records you must keep digitally under MTD and how long to keep them.
MTD Year-End Process: Final Declaration Explained
After four quarterly updates, you need to file a final declaration. Here is what it includes, when it is due, and how to prepare.
What Is Making Tax Digital? A Simple Explanation
A plain English explanation of Making Tax Digital — what it is, who it affects, and why HMRC introduced it.
How to Prepare Your First MTD Quarterly Update
A plain-English guide to preparing and submitting your first Making Tax Digital quarterly update to HMRC.
MTD April 2026 Deadline: Is Your Business Ready?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches 6 April 2026. Here is your checklist to make sure you are ready.
MTD Penalties: What Changed in 2026 and How to Avoid Them
A clear explanation of the new points-based MTD penalty system, how penalties accumulate, and how to avoid them.
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