Making Tax Digital – which software to use
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals and landlords. Since 6 April 2026, taxpayers with qualifying business or property income exceeding £50,000 are required to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software.
The threshold is scheduled to reduce to £30,000 from April 2027 and to £20,000 from April 2028, bringing many more taxpayers within the scope of the rules. Although quarterly submissions are now required, taxpayers must still complete a final year-end declaration by the following 31 January.
Choosing which software to use for MTF is therefore an important decision. The software should be able to keep digital records, submit quarterly updates, support the final declaration process and link directly with HMRC systems. Some products are designed for more simple requirements, while others offer more advanced features such as invoicing, bank feeds, receipt capture and integration with existing accounting systems.
HMRC also recognises that some taxpayers may wish to continue using spreadsheets. This remains a possibility provided these are linked to HMRC through compatible ‘bridging’ software.
We would be happy to help recommend suitable software solutions that manage the MTD for Income Tax most appropriately for your circumstances.
