RentalBux – HMRC-Recognised MTD Software for Electricians
Whether you’re a domestic electrician working with homeowners, a commercial electrician managing maintenance contracts, or a CIS subcontractor doing site work, RentalBux makes MTD for electricians effortless.
From job income and materials to mileage, tools, and CIS deductions our software keeps everything organised and submits quarterly updates directly to HMRC.
Why Electricians Rely On Us
Trusted by thousands of electricians 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!
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.
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.
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.
Added bonus, no data leaves your device. Everything runs on your browser.
Making Tax Digital Checker
Find out when (and if) you need to join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
Are you digitally excluded?
Digital exclusion means you cannot use digital tools due to age, disability, or lack of reliable internet access.
Do you have a National Insurance number?
A National Insurance number is required to join MTD for Income Tax.
Why do you need to send a Self Assessment tax return?
Select the main reason for submitting a Self Assessment return.
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 Electricians?
Everything electricians need for MTD for electricians compliance:
Digital Records
Quarterly Update Filing
Final Declaration
Why Rentalbux for Electricians?
Built for electricians. Manage property income, expenses, and MTD for electricians tax filing all in one place.
Designed by Accountants Who Work with Electricians
RentalBux isn’t generic software built by tech developers. It’s designed by accountants who understand the unique needs of electricians’ businesses, so every feature tackle real-world challenges like irregular invoicing, materials tracking, subcontractor payments, and job-specific expenses.
HMRC-Recognised Software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
RentalBux is HMRC-recognised software for MTD for Income Tax. That means every submission, quarterly updates, and the final declaration meet the latest digital reporting rules, giving you complete compliance confidence.
Electrician-Specific Chart of Accounts
No more forcing your income and expenses into generic business categories. We include a pre-built chart of accounts tailored for electricians, with categories for labour income, materials, tools, subcontractor payments, vehicle costs, insurance, and training—all optimised for MTD for electricians.
Simple Enough for Non-Accountants
Clear dashboards guided step-by-step workflows, and no accounting jargon. Even if you've never used bookkeeping software before, you can manage your records confidently without interrupting your time on-site or client callouts, thanks to MTD software for electricians.
Feel the Difference RentalBux Makes
Real challenges jointly owned property landlords face, and how RentalBux solves them
| Real challenges solicitors & barristers face | How RentalBux solves it |
|---|---|
| Invoices, job sheets, and receipts get scattered across vans, job folders, and notes on phones. | RentalBux integrates all income and expense data into one digital workspace, reducing admin and mistakes. |
| Long days on-site leave no time to track income and expenses, pushing bookkeeping to evenings and weekends. | Automated receipt capture, bank feeds, and job-based expense tracking save hours each week, letting you focus on work. |
| Hard to separate labour income from material costs, subcontractors, and emergency call-out fees. | Multiple income types and project costs can be tracked independently, ensuring precise quarterly MTD submissions. |
| Missed receipts and errors using spreadsheets lead to lost deductions or incorrect figures. | Smart categorisation and option to manually map ledger to ensure HMRC-compliant data. |
| Confusion over Making Tax Digital rules and deadlines. | Step-by-step MTD guidance, reminders, and deadline alerts built into workflows remove compliance worry. |
| Generic accounting software doesn’t reflect trade-specific needs. | RentalBux supports trade-specific workflows, tracking labour, materials, tools, vehicles, insurance, and training costs. |
| High cost of adopting full accounting or practice management software. | Affordable plans with a free option for single-stream businesses make MTD compliance accessible. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our services and solutions.
<a href="/mtd-essential-kit">Making Tax Digital (MTD)</a> for Income Tax is the UK government’s digital reporting system for self-employed electricians and other tradespeople. It requires HMRC-recognised software to keep digital bookkeeping records, submit quarterly MTD updates, and file a year-end final declaration. MTD for electricians helps them stay compliant, improve accuracy in tax reporting, and reduce time spent on manual accounting.
Electricians must comply with MTD for electricians if:<br>
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<li>They are self-employed or sole traders, and </li>
<li>Their gross income from electrical work exceeds £50,000 from April 2026.</li>
</ul>
Electricians earning below this threshold can join voluntarily to adopt digital accounting early. Exemptions exist for those with limited digital access due to age, disability, location, or religious reasons.
Yes. Your electrician accountant or tax agent can manage MTD for electricians submissions on your behalf, including <a href="/blogs/what-are-you-required-to-do-under-mtd-for-income-tax"> digital record-keeping, quarterly updates, and final declarations</a>. You remain legally responsible for the accuracy of all MTD filings. Using electrician accounting software like RentalBux simplifies this process.
Quarterly submissions must include:
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<li>Labour income – payments from residential, commercial, or emergency electrical jobs</li>
<li>Materials and tools expenses – cables, switches, and other supplies</li>
<li>Other allowable business expenses – vehicles, insurance, training, and subcontractor payments</li>
<li>Categorised digital records based on HMRC-approved trade specific accounts</li>
</ul>
Receipts are not submitted, only totals by category, making digital bookkeeping for electricians simpler and efficient.
No. The MTD final declaration replaces the traditional <a href="/blogs/making-tax-digital-requirements-regarding-self-assessment"> Self-Assessment tax return</a>. It covers all mandated income from business and property, as well as non-mandated income like dividend, savings income.
Yes. Many electricians earn additional income from property rentals, consultancy, or side jobs. RentalBux allows tracking each income stream separately, ensuring full MTD for electricians compliance.