Insights for UK landlords & self-employed

MTD Soft Landing Period 2026 to 2027: What It Means and What You Still Must Do

The MTD soft landing for 2026 to 2027 only pauses penalty points for late quarterly updates. It does not remove the legal duty to file, protect late Final Declarations, or stop late payment penalties and interest from applying. Taxpayers should use this first year to build proper digital record keeping and reporting habits.

Do I Need MTD? The Gross Income vs Net Profit Confusion Explained

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is based on gross income, not profit, which is where many landlords get confused. This means HMRC looks at your income before expenses are deducted, not what you actually keep after costs. Understanding this difference is essential if you want to know whether MTD will apply to you from April 2026.

HMRC MTD Letter: What It Means and What To Do Next

Received an HMRC MTD letter? It’s not a penalty, but a notice that your tax reporting is changing from April 2026. Learn why you received it and what steps you need to take next. Understand your obligations before the deadline approaches.

Making Tax Digital for Limited Companies: What Directors Must Know in 2026

The cancellation of MTD for Corporation Tax eases the compliance burden for limited companies, but VAT and Income Tax requirements for directors still stand. Limited companies now face fewer mandatory reporting deadlines, but the shift to digital accounting remains pivotal for efficiency.

A Complete Guide to Making Tax Digital For Airbnb Hosts

From April 2026, many Airbnb hosts will need to switch to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, changing how business income is recorded and reported to HMRC. Quarterly digital updates, HMRC-recognised software, and stricter penalty rules mean hosts must take a more structured approach to managing their Airbnb finances throughout the year.

A Complete Guide to Making Tax Digital for VAT-Registered Businesses

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT requires all VAT-registered businesses in the UK to maintain digital records and submit VAT returns through compatible software. This guide explains the digital requirements, software options, and exemptions, offering a clear path to MTD compliance for businesses.

Making Tax Digital 2026: Key Dates and Deadlines You Cannot Afford to Miss

Staying on top of Making Tax Digital is mostly about knowing your dates. This guide pulls them all together: when your four quarterly updates are due, when the Final Declaration lands, and when your tax is actually paid, so nothing catches you off guard.

Managing Mixed-Use Properties Under MTD: Everything You Need to Know

Managing mixed-use properties under MTD requires separating residential and commercial income, correctly apportioning expenses, and using compliant software. Stay HMRC-ready and avoid penalties.

UK Landlords with Foreign Property: Your Complete MTD Survival Guide

A clear guide for UK landlords with overseas property on navigating MTD under the rules, covering compliance rules, digital records, software needs, tax reliefs, and key penalties.

How to Categorise Property and Business Finances under MTD for Income Tax

MTD IT provides a framework for accurately recording and reporting all trading and property income and expenses in compliance with HMRC requirements.

Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Complete Guide

When you first heard about Making Tax Digital (MTD) as a landlord, you may have wondered what it meant and how it applies to your situation.

Making Tax Digital for Commercial Landlords: Key Rules and Exemptions