Making Tax Digital Calculator
See if and when you need to comply with HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Our one-of-a-kind MTD calculator lets you enter your income and shows exactly how and from when MTD will apply to you in seconds!
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- Input More than One Income Type
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- Aligned with HMRC Requirements
⚠️ This calculator is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own advisers before making any decisions.
Why MTD Matters
HMRC Compliance
HMRC mandates quarterly submission of tax returns and a Final Declaration. MTD is the means to achieve that.
Reduced Errors
Digital filings minimise mistakes compared to manual filings and calculations, which is good for both HMRC and taxpapyers.
Plan Ahead
Quarterly filings give real-time insights into financial situation, helping people plan for future actions.
Optimise Business Strategy
Track your financial performance across properties or business activities to make informed decisions about growth, expenses or investments.
Why Use Our Calculators?
Our calculators are specifically designed to give landlords and sole traders instant insights into their MTD eligibility status and compliance requirements.
- Instant, Accurate Results
- Compare Scenarios Easily
- Save Time & Avoid Mistakes
- Visual & Intuitive
- Plan Smarter
- Trusted & Transparent
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions
MTD for ITSA is an HMRC initiative that requires eligible self‑employed individuals and landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates of their income and expenses using HMRC‑compatible software.
MTD will become mandatory in phases based on your qualifying income from self‑employment and property:
From 6 April 2026: If your total qualifying income exceeds £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year.
From 6 April 2027: If your total qualifying income exceeds £30,000 in the 2025/26 tax year.
From 6 April 2028: If your total qualifying income exceeds £20,000 in the 2026/27 tax year.
You can choose to sign up early and use MTD‑compatible software before these dates if you want to prepare in advance.
If you are in scope, you must:
Keep digital records of all your self‑employment and rental income and related expenses
Submit quarterly updates of your taxable income and expenditure to HMRC using software that is compatible with MTD
Make a final declaration at the end of the tax year using the same software
Yes. MTD does not replace your responsibility to pay tax or make payments on account. You will still normally pay your tax by 31 January following the end of the tax year (and a second payment on account by 31 July, if applicable). MTD changes how and when you report the information, not the tax payment dates.
Yes. HMRC allows for certain exemptions where digital record keeping and quarterly submissions may not be required (for example, due to digital exclusion or certain other specific circumstances). You must apply for an exemption if you believe it applies to you, and continue to keep and file records and returns in the usual way until HMRC confirms exemption.