RentalBux – HMRC-Recognised MTD Software for Property Owners & Sole Traders

Whether you're managing UK or foreign property, operating as a sole trader, or sharing property ownership, Rental Bux has you covered. Fully recognised for Making Tax Digital by HMRC, Rental Bux supports everything from quarterly MTD submissions to your year-end tax return—all in one place.

HMRC Recognised
Best MTD Software of 2025
MTD Ready
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First Choice
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What is MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment?

MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA) requires sole traders and landlords to keep digital records and submit tax information to HMRC quarterly using MTD compatible software like Rental Bux.

  • Starting April 2026, MTD for Income Tax applies to income over £50,000.
  • Applies to Individuals with Income from Property and/or Self-Employed Business
  • Required to keep digital records
  • Submit Quarterly updates through MTD compatible software
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Quick MTD Eligibility Checker
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I am MTD Eligible
I have income above £50,000.
My income is from Property and/or Self-Employed Business.
I do not qualify for a digital exemption (e.g. due to health, age, location, or religious beliefs).

Rentalbux Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

HMRC recognised MTD Compliant Software for free

Built by Accountants for Landlords & Sole Traders

Rental Bux is designed by accountants to solve the unique challenges faced by landlords and sole traders with practical, intuitive features.

HMRC-Approved for Making Tax Digital (MTD) 

HMRC-approved for MTD, Rental Bux ensures compliance with tax regulations, automating submissions and providing error-free reporting.

End-to-End Property & Accounting Solution 

Rental Bux combines property management and accounting in one platform, streamlining operations from tenant management to tax filing.

Property-Centric Accounting with Joint Ownership Support

Rental Bux is tailored for property management, handling multiple portfolios and joint ownership with ease and precision.

Pre-Built Chart of Accounts

With a pre-built chart of accounts specific to property businesses, Rental Bux saves time and aligns with HMRC requirements.

Time-Saving Automation 

Rental Bux automates tasks like recurring invoices and reconciliations, freeing up time for property owners and sole traders to grow their business.

Free MTD Software for Sole Traders & Landlords

Sole traders with one business or landlords with a single property can use Rental Bux for free, with an option to upgrade as needs grow.

User-Friendly for Non-Accountants

Designed for simplicity, Rental Bux offers easy-to-use tools with clear dashboards and guided workflows for non-accountants.

Comprehensive Financial Insights

Rental Bux provides detailed financial reporting, helping landlords & sole traders make informed decisions with clear, actionable insights.

How to Stay Compliant with HMRC’s MTD Requirements?

  • Keep Digital Records: Keep records of all income and expenses digitally.
  • File Quarterly Returns: Submit Quarterly updates via Software
  • Annual adjustments and Final Declaration: Make year end submission.
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HMRC Income and Expenses Categories for filing Quarterly Returns

A relevant person with trading income must provide the following update information in each quarterly update:

1.quarterly update period start date 2. quarterly update period end date 3. totals of the amounts falling within income and expenses set out in the following table

Financial Overview

This Month
£12,450
Total Income
£3,280
Expenses
£9,170
Net Profit
Rent Payment - Property A
Received today
+£1,200
VAT Calculation
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Auto-sync enabled
Tax Report Ready

Making Tax Digital Deadline Checker

Move the slider or type your income to see your deadline.

Below £10k • Not eligible Above £10k • April 2028 Above £30k • April 2027 Above £50k • April 2026
MTD Deadline: N/A

you are not eligible to pay mtd

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Check on the boxes and find out how ready your are for MTD.
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Stay in the loop

Do you want to be the first to know when our MTD for ITSA service goes live?

Simple, affordable pricing!

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

Free

Try it out

1 Property Unit
Single Workspace
250 MB Data Storage
No Bank Feed
Free until March 2028
£0.00

Starter

Small portfolio

1 to 3 Property Units
Up to 3 Workspaces
2 GB Data Storage
Unlimited Bank Feed
Free until March 2026
£6.00 + VAT/month

Premium

Large portfolio

11 to 20 Property Units
Up to 10 Workspaces
10 GB Data Storage
Unlimited Bank Feed
Free until March 2026
£20.00 + VAT/month

Why RentalBux is the Right Making Tax Digital (MTD) Software for Landlords

Every feature is built with landlords in mind – keeping you compliant, organised, and ahead of HMRC.

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Time–Saving Automation

Cut down on admin work with smart automation that keeps your business moving forward.

  • Automated Rent Reminders
  • Expense Categorisation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Late Fee Tracking
  • Recurring Invoices
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Property Management Without the Paperwork

Manage every property, tenant, and payment in one organised, cloud-based system – no spreadsheets required.

  • Portfolio Management
  • Occupancy Tracking
  • Unit-Level Details
  • Owner Assignments
  • Central Document Storage
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Smarter Accounting for Landlords

Built by property accountants, RentalBux handles the details that generic software misses.

  • Rent & Expense Tracking
  • Automated Reconciliation
  • Landlord Statements
  • Service Charges
  • Deposit Management
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Designed for the Self-Employed

Track business income, expenses, and tax in one place – with HMRC compliance built in.

  • Income & Expense Tracking
  • Quarterly Tax Estimates
  • Digital Record Keeping
  • One-Click HMRC Filing
  • Cashflow Insights
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Built to Grow With You

From one property to a large portfolio, RentalBux scales easily – with enterprise-level security always in place.

  • Single to Multi-Portfolio Support
  • Cloud-Based Access Anywhere
  • Secure Data Encryption
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Reliable Backups

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most commonly asked questions related to MTD and how Rentalbux can help.