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HMRC-Recognised Software

RentalBux – HMRC-Recognised MTD Software for Wedding Photographers

Whether you shoot a handful of weddings each year or run a full-time wedding photography business, RentalBux makes Making Tax Digital (MTD) simple and stress-free for photographers
HMRC recognised for MTD, RentalBux tracks wedding shoot income, deposits, final balances, editing fees, travel costs, gear purchases, subscriptions, and all allowable expenses while preparing your quarterly updates and final declaration automatically.
You focus on capturing moments—we’ll handle the digital bookkeeping, tax reporting, and MTD compliance.

Why Photographers Rely On Us

Trusted by thousands of photographers across the UK

RentalBux finally gave me peace of mind.


Even after trying several tools, I was struggling with my portfolio of three rentals. MTD just added to that struggle. But then, I was introduced and all my worries disappeared. MTD submissions in minutes, track each property separately, allocate profit sharing. Wow!

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James O.

Landlord & Property Investor

Built for landlords, used by landlords.


As a landlord managing 12 units across two ownership structures and some self-employment income, I needed something that handled everything. RentalBux was the only software that did that.

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Maya R.

Portfolio Landlord & Letting Agent

Time saved.


Switching to RentalBux was one of the best decisions I made. Especially the joint-ownership module. Our family property had three owners with different shares, and RentalBux handled it quite efficiently.

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Michael Chen

International Landlord, Birmingham

Check if you need to join Making Tax Digital

Answer four quick and easy questions and see whether and when you need to start complying with MTD requirements. A few seconds to determine your eligibility and get guarantees on how you need to proceed.

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HMRC Compliance Tool

Making Tax Digital Checker

Find out when (and if) you need to join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment

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Are you digitally excluded?

Digital exclusion means you cannot use digital tools due to age, disability, or lack of reliable internet access.

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A National Insurance number is required to join MTD for Income Tax.

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Why do you need to send a Self Assessment tax return?

Select the main reason for submitting a Self Assessment return.

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What is your expected qualifying income?

Enter your total gross income before expenses from self-employment or property.

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What RentalBux Does for Wedding Photographers

Digital Records

Track all photography income and expenses with categories built for creatives: wedding packages, deposits, balance payments, albums, prints, editing fees, second shooters, travel, gear, insurance, software subscriptions, and marketing. Upload receipts or enter transactions manually, and RentalBux keeps everything MTD-ready.  

Quarterly Update Filing

Prepare and submit your MTD quarterly updates with accurate totals for wedding income and allowable expenses. Upload invoices, import bank transactions, or use your existing records, RentalBux formats everything correctly for HMRC.   

Final Declaration

At year-end, confirm your totals, include any additional self-employed income, and ensure all photography expenses are correctly categorised. RentalBux simplifies your MTD Final Declaration, so you stay compliant without accountant-level complexity.
RentalBux Features

Why RentalBux for Wedding Photographers?

Built for photographers and creative freelancers. Track shoots, expenses, and taxes—without drowning in spreadsheets.

Built for Photographers

Created with accountants who understand self-employed creatives. Designed around real photography workflows: irregular income, deposits vs final payments, seasonal work, and equipment-heavy expenses.

HMRC-Recognised Software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Submit quarterly updates and your final declaration with confidence. RentalBux meets all HMRC MTD digital record-keeping and submission requirements.

Photography-Ready Categories

A chart of accounts tailored to photographers—shoot income, deposits, albums, travel, gear, insurance, software, marketing, and education. No irrelevant or confusing categories.

Easy for Non-Accountants

Clean dashboards, guided steps, and plain-English explanations. Stay in control of your photography finances even if bookkeeping isn’t your strength.

Simple, Affordable Pricing!

Choose the perfect plan for your business needs. All plans include our core features with flexible scaling options.

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  • Property Units
  • Workspace
  • Storage
  • Bank Feed
  • Insights & Reports
  • Document Management
  • Create Invoices & Bills
  • Support
  • Property Management
  • MTD Compliant
  • Reconcile Bank Transactions
  • Income & Expense Tracking
  • Custom Chart of Accounts
  • Bookkeeping

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Feel the Difference RentalBux Makes

Real challenges wedding photographers face, and how RentalBux solves them

Challenges Wedding Photographers Face How RentalBux Solves It
Wedding income arrives in stages (booking deposits, interim payments, and final balances), making it hard to keep records accurate throughout the year. RentalBux records deposits, staged payments, and final balances in one place, keeping your photography income accurate and HMRC-ready.
Gear purchases, software subscriptions, travel costs, marketing spend, and outsourcing fees often sit across multiple cards, apps, and inboxes. Upload receipts or connect your bank account to automatically categorise photography-specific expenses, ensuring no deductions are missed.
Busy wedding seasons followed by quieter months can distort quarterly figures and create confusion when filing MTD updates. Automatically calculated totals account for seasonal income patterns, so your MTD submissions stay consistent and compliant.
MTD requirements, quarterly submissions, and the final declaration can feel overwhelming for photographers without accounting experience. Step-by-step workflows, reminders, and HMRC-recognised submissions remove the stress from quarterly updates and year-end reporting.

Get MTD-Ready in One Call — For Wedding Photographers

Book a quick setup session, and we’ll help you organise your photography income, map deposits and payments correctly, and set up MTD-compliant digital records.

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How does MTD affect wedding photographers?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) requires self-employed wedding photographers to keep digital records and submit quarterly tax updates using HMRC-approved software like RentalBux.

Does MTD apply to part-time wedding photographers?

Yes. If your total self-employed photography income exceeds the HMRC MTD threshold, you must comply even if photography is a side business.

How is the MTD income threshold calculated for photographers?

HMRC looks at your total gross self-employed income from photography and any other self-employed work, not per wedding or per client.

What expenses can wedding photographers claim under MTD?

Allowable expenses include camera gear, lenses, software subscriptions, travel, insurance, marketing, education, second shooters, editing services, and studio costs.

What happens if a wedding photographer doesn’t comply with MTD?

Non-compliance can lead to HMRC penalties for missed submissions or incorrect records. Using HMRC-recognised software helps avoid fines and filing issues.