Making Tax Digital, without the jargon
Short, practical articles for sole traders and landlords. Each one is checked against HMRC's guidance on GOV.UK.
Sole traders and landlords
Do I need Making Tax Digital if I earn under £30,000?
Under £30,000 means no MTD in April 2027, but it may still apply from April 2028. How qualifying income works, with examples.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
Landlords
Making Tax Digital for landlords: what changes and when
Rent counts towards the MTD threshold, before expenses. Joint ownership, landlords with a business too, and what to do before April 2027.
18 October 2026 · 6 min read
Anyone joining MTD
MTD quarterly updates explained: what you send and when
What goes in a Making Tax Digital quarterly update, the four deadlines, why updates are cumulative, and how to fix a mistake.
18 October 2026 · 6 min read
Anyone joining MTD
Making Tax Digital penalties: what happens if you miss a deadline
How MTD penalty points work, when the £200 penalty applies, the 2026–27 soft landing, and the late payment penalties to watch for.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
Sole traders over £30,000
Getting ready for MTD in April 2027: a checklist for sole traders
Earning over £30,000? Eight steps to be ready for Making Tax Digital on 6 April 2027, and your first deadline on 7 August 2027.
18 October 2026 · 6 min read