Self-employed tax and Making Tax Digital
Learn about upcoming changes to the way self-employed people and landlords manage their income tax payments.
Did you know that self-employed tax is going digital?
As part of the government’s plan to digitalise the UK, HMRC has announced changes to the way the self-employed and landlords do their self assessment for income tax. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) comes into effect from April 2026.
First, for self-employed people and landlords earning over £50,000 a year, who’ll need to use compatible software to keep digital records and submit returns to HMRC. Then, those earning above £30,000 will need to follow MTD for IT rules from April 2027, and those earning above £20,000 will follow from April 2028.
Instead of one annual self assessment return, you will need to submit quarterly updates and a Final Declaration.
Find out more about how self assessment is changing and learn everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital for the self-employed. Or, to learn more about Making Tax Digital for IT, visit our MTD for IT resource hub.
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