MTD Deadline April 2026: What You Need to Do Now
The MTD for Income Tax deadline of 6 April 2026 is imminent. If your gross self-employment or property income exceeds £50,000 and you have not yet prepared, act now. Here is your priority checklist.
This Week: Get Software
Choose and sign up for MTD-compatible software. You need it operational before 6 April. Accounted takes minutes to set up and is fully MTD ITSA compliant.
This Week: Connect Your Bank
Set up Open Banking bank feeds so your transactions import automatically from day one of the new tax year. This takes five minutes.
This Week: Sign Up on GOV.UK
Register for MTD ITSA through the Government Gateway. Link your new software to your HMRC account.
Before 7 August: Submit Q1
Your first quarterly update covers 6 April to 5 July 2026 and is due by 7 August. If your records are importing automatically through bank feeds, you will be ready.
Do Not Panic
Even if you are starting late, the system is manageable. Getting software set up and your bank connected is the hardest part — once that is done, MTD largely runs itself with the right tools.
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