Making Tax Digital (MTD) Checker
Check whether you must comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, and from which April, based on your rental and self-employment income.
MTD Checker
Check if you need to comply with Making Tax Digital from April 2026.
Before expenses
If applicable
Optional
You must comply (live since 6 April 2026)
Quarterly digital submissions to HMRC using MTD-compatible software. Reports due within one month of each quarter end.
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Check if and when MTD applies to you
Our interactive tool is built for a larger screen. Tell us your numbers and a specialist will send your figure and the next sensible step, with no obligation.
Check if and when MTD applies to you
Skip the spreadsheet. Tell us about your situation and a specialist will review your position and the next sensible step, with no obligation.
Who has to comply with MTD, and when
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) changes how landlords report to HMRC. From 6 April 2026 it applies to individuals whose combined gross income from property and self-employment is over £50,000. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028.
The test is on gross income (your turnover, before expenses), not profit. A landlord with £40,000 of rent and £15,000 of self-employment income is over the £50,000 line even if the actual profit is modest, so it catches more people than many expect.
If you are caught, you must keep digital records and send HMRC a quarterly update from MTD-compatible software, then a final declaration after the tax year. This checker totals your qualifying income and compares it to the current threshold.
Need to get ready for MTD?
We set landlords up with compliant digital record-keeping and handle the quarterly submissions, so MTD is one less thing to worry about. Tell us about your income for a no-obligation chat.