Making Tax Digital (MTD) Software for Landlords Who Want Less Paperwork
Submit MTD returns in minutes. Track properties, stay compliant, all from one dashboard. RentalBux is built for landlords & self employed.
RentalBux is a software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) built specifically for landlords – whether you have UK or Foreign property or even self-employed income.
"I was dreading Making Tax Digital. I assumed I'd need to hire a bookkeeper or wrestle with complicated accounting software to stay MTD compliant. RentalBux made it surprisingly straightforward not only MTD but also managing my property business. Surprisingly, it tracks my properties, tenancies and mortgages and provides me properly level profit & loss on top of MTD filing"
Robert H.
What Our Other Users Say
"Running a trade business and managing rental properties used to mean two software subscriptions and hours of manual work. RentalBux handles both perfectly—one platform, one price, everything organised."
- James T., Builder & Landlord
"As a consultant with rental properties, I love having separate profit reports for each business. It's so clear which income stream performs better, and the combined MTD submission is seamless."
- Emma L., Consultant & Property Investor
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The Two Problems Landlords Face with
MTD Property Income
From April 2026, landlords with rental income over £50,000 before expenses must file quarterly with HMRC using MTD compatible software. Generic accounting tools are not built for property income. Bookkeepers charge £200 to £400 per quarter. RentalBux replaces your spreadsheets, your bookkeeper and your shoebox of receipts with one platform built for landlords. Full MTD compliance. Start free.
Multiple Quarterly submissions to HMRC. RentalBux handles each one.
Under MTD, you submit a summary of your rental income and expenses to HMRC every quarter, plus a final declaration at year's end. RentalBux calculates each quarter automatically and submits directly to HMRC. You review the figures and click submit.
Is MTD Software for Landlords Mandatory? Here’s How RentalBux Helps Landlords Stay MTD-Compliant
MTD for Income Tax requires landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC through recognised software. RentalBux is built specifically for rental property income, not adapted from general business accounting tools.
Digital Record Keeping for Landlords
Every rental transaction is stored digitally against the correct property, meeting HMRC's record keeping requirements under MTD. Bank feeds pull in rent payments automatically, and you can scan receipts and invoices directly from your phone.
Quarterly Updates Submitted Directly to HMRC
RentalBux calculates your quarterly figures and submits them to HMRC on your behalf through a direct, MTD-compatible connection. You review, confirm and submit. HMRC acknowledges receipt on screen.
UK and foreign Property Income Tracked Separately
If you own property abroad, HMRC requires you to report UK and overseas rental income as separate categories. RentalBux tracks both and keeps them correctly separated for your quarterly updates and final declaration.
Deadline Tracking and Submission History
RentalBux monitors your quarterly MTD deadlines based on your accounting period and sends reminders before each one falls due. Your full submission history, including what was submitted and when HMRC confirmed it, is stored in one place.
Automatic Quarterly Calculations Across your Portfolio
Your rental income and allowable expenses are calculated automatically, property by property or across your full portfolio. Figures are ready for each quarterly submission window without manual reconciliation.
Expense Categories Built for Property Income
Generic accounting software uses business expense categories that do not map to how rental income works. RentalBux uses property-specific categories so every transaction is coded correctly from the start. Finance costs are separated and categorised correctly for the Section 24 restriction, so your quarterly figures are accurate without manual adjustment.
MTD Compliance for UK landlords, One Property or Twenty
Whether you own one property or ten, rent jointly or hold commercial lets, RentalBux is built around how your rental income is actually structured.
Landlords Approaching the £50k MTD Threshold
Gross rental income nearing £50,000? From April 2026, MTD for Income Tax becomes mandatory at that level. RentalBux gets your digital records and submission process in place before the deadline, so compliance is not something you are scrambling to fix.
Portfolio Landlords Managing Multiple Properties
When you hold multiple rental properties, your quarterly update must reflect accurate figures across every one of them. RentalBux tracks income and expenses at property level, aggregates them correctly for your MTD submission, and keeps each property's records cleanly separated for your final declaration.
Landlords with Self-Employment Income
If you earn both rental and self employment income, HMRC requires separate quarterly updates for each. RentalBux manages both income streams within one platform, keeping your property records and trading records properly separated without needing two different systems.
Joint Property Owners
Each co-owner is individually responsible for their own MTD quarterly update based on their share of the rental income. RentalBux calculates each owner's figures according to their beneficial interest, whether that is an equal split or an unequal one declared under Form 17, and generates a separate, accurate submission for each owner.
HMO Landlords
An HMO generates income from multiple tenants under separate tenancy agreements, all sitting under one property. RentalBux tracks income and expenses at room level, consolidates them into a single property figure, and ensures your quarterly update reflects the full picture accurately, including HMO specific costs such as licensing fees.
Commercial Property Landlords
Commercial rental income is reported as property income under MTD, but the expense profile looks different from residential letting. RentalBux handles service charges, lease-related costs and commercial property expenses within the same MTD submission framework, keeping your records structured correctly for HMRC.
Landlords Working with Accountants
MTD shifts the compliance burden toward the landlord, with quarterly updates due throughout the year rather than a single annual return. RentalBux gives your accountant direct access to review your figures and submit on your behalf, while you retain full visibility over your records at all times.
How RentalBux Compares to Other MTD Software for Landlords
See why landlords choose RentalBux over spreadsheets and other generic MTD software.
| Feature | Spreadsheets | Generic MTD Software | RentalBux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for Landlords |
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
| MTD Compliant |
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Joint Ownership Profit Split |
No
|
No
|
Automatic
|
| Quarterly MTD Calculations |
Manual
|
Basic
|
Automatic
|
| Foreign Property MTD |
Manual
|
No
|
Yes
|
| Pre-Built Landlord Specific Accounts |
Manual Setup
|
Generic
|
Yes
|
| MTD Deadline Reminders |
No
|
Basic
|
Yes
|
| Accountant Collaboration |
Complex
|
Limited
|
Yes
|
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About MTD for Rental Property
Answers to the most common questions UK landlords have about Making Tax Digital compliance.
When does MTD start for landlords?
MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment starts April 2026 for landlords with rental income over £50,000. Landlords with income over £30,000 will follow from April 2027.
Is RentalBux fully MTD compliant?
Yes. RentalBux meets all HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment. You can keep digital records, calculate quarterly income and expenses, and submit updates directly to HMRC through our MTD software for landlords, which is HMRC-recognised.
Do landlords need MTD software?
Yes. HMRC requires landlords to use MTD-compatible software that can maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates directly to HMRC systems. Spreadsheets alone are not MTD compliant.
How do landlords submit MTD returns?
With RentalBux, quarterly submissions are simple: the software calculates your rental income and allowable expenses automatically. You review the figures, confirm they're correct, and submit to HMRC with a few clicks. RentalBux handles the technical submission process using Making Tax Digital software for landlords.
Do I need accounting experience for MTD compliance?
No. RentalBux is designed for landlords, not accountants. The interface guides you through recording income and expenses, calculates quarterly figures automatically, and makes submissions straightforward—no accounting knowledge required.
Can RentalBux handle MTD for multiple properties?
Yes. RentalBux tracks income and expenses property-by-property, calculates quarterly figures for your entire portfolio, and submits consolidated MTD returns to HMRC covering all your rental properties.