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Excel can be used for Making Tax Digital, but only when paired with bridging software that creates a compliant digital link to HMRC. Manual processes like copy-paste or direct entry break MTD rules and can lead to non-compliance. As your property portfolio grows, relying solely on spreadsheets becomes inefficient and increases the risk of reporting errors.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax applies to farmers from April 2026 if gross income exceeds £50,000. It replaces annual tax returns with quarterly updates and a final declaration using HMRC-compatible software. Farmers must maintain digital records, meet strict deadlines, and understand new penalty rules to stay compliant.

MTD for Income Tax will fundamentally change how CIS subcontractors report tax from April 2026. Quarterly updates, digital records, and a final declaration will replace the traditional annual return. Understanding qualifying income, deadlines, and penalties is essential to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Allowable expenses for landlords are the costs of running a residential letting business that HMRC permits as deductions from rental income, reducing the amount of profit on which tax is charged. To qualify, a cost must meet the wholly and exclusively test, meaning it must have been incurred purely for the purpose of the letting business.

MTD for Income Tax becomes mandatory for landlords earning over £50,000 from April 2026, requiring quarterly updates. Landlords must submit income and expense totals digitally, with updates due every 3 months. No penalties for late updates in the first year, but compliance is required for the Final Declaration by January 31.

DSS income refers to government benefits like Universal Credit and Housing Benefit that assist tenants with rent. Landlords must comply with the Equality Act 2010, ensuring no blanket refusals to DSS tenants. Understanding Local Housing Allowance rates and payment arrangements is crucial for renting to DSS tenants.