
Making Tax Digital for the Self-Employed: The Complete 2026-27 Guide
In short: HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has applied since 6 April 2026 to UK sole traders and landlords with qualifying income (gross, before expenses) over £50,000: in 2026-27 they keep digital records, send four quarterly updates and file a final return by 31 January. The threshold falls to £30,000 from 6 April 2027 and £20,000 from 6 April 2028.
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