MTD Checklist: Are You Ready for April 2026

Use this checklist to make sure you are MTD-ready before 6 April 2026.

Before April 2026

• [ ] Confirmed your gross income exceeds £50,000
• [ ] Chosen MTD-compatible software (Accounted is purpose-built for this)
• [ ] Set up your software account and entered your business details
• [ ] Connected your business bank account via Open Banking
• [ ] Signed up for MTD on GOV.UK through the Government Gateway
• [ ] Authorised your software to submit to HMRC
• [ ] Informed your accountant (if you use one)
• [ ] Set up expense categories in your software
• [ ] Practised entering or reviewing a few transactions

From April 2026

• [ ] Digital records being maintained from 6 April
• [ ] Transactions categorised weekly
• [ ] Receipts captured via phone or WhatsApp
• [ ] Calendar reminders set for quarterly deadlines

Quarterly

• [ ] Q1 submitted by 7 August
• [ ] Q2 submitted by 7 November
• [ ] Q3 submitted by 7 February
• [ ] Q4 submitted by 7 May
• [ ] Final declaration submitted by 31 January

If You Are Not Ready

If you have not started preparing and April is approaching, prioritise in this order: get software, connect your bank, sign up on GOV.UK. Everything else can follow.

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