Do I need Making Tax Digital? Check your start date
Enter your yearly turnover and see straight away when MTD for Income Tax applies to you, your first deadline and what to do next. Free, and nothing is saved.
Your MTD start date will appear here.
- Over £50,000from 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000from 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000from 6 April 2028
How the checker works it out
MTD depends on your qualifying income: your self-employment and property turnover added together, before expenses. HMRC looks at an earlier tax return to decide when you start.
| Over | On your return for | You start |
|---|---|---|
| £50,000 | 2024 to 2025 | 6 April 2026 |
| £30,000 | 2025 to 2026 | 6 April 2027 |
| £20,000 | 2026 to 2027 | 6 April 2028 |
The checker assumes the figure you enter is typical of each of those years. If your income changes a lot, check the figure on the return it names. Read the full guide to Making Tax Digital.
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