Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Everything UK tradespeople need to know about Making Tax Digital — HMRC requirements, deadlines, and how to stay compliant.

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MTD quarterly updates: what tradespeople need to submit in 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is coming in April 2026. Here is exactly what you need to submit each quarter, when deadlines fall, and how to stay compliant without a panic.

11 September 20265 min read
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Making Tax Digital for sole traders 2026: what you actually need to do

MTD for Income Tax starts April 2026 for sole traders earning over 50k. Here is exactly what changes, the deadlines you need to hit, and what software you need.

11 September 20266 min read
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MTD for Sole Traders 2026: Deadlines, Rules and Free Software

MTD for Income Tax is live: sole traders earning over £50,000 must send quarterly updates; £30,000+ join in April 2027. Deadlines and penalties explained.

4 September 20266 min read
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Free MTD software for sole traders 2026: what actually counts

Genuinely free HMRC-recognised MTD ITSA software exists - confirm on GOV.UK. Thresholds from 6 Apr 2026. InvoiceAdept invoices only (Free: 5); it does not file MTD.

4 September 20266 min read
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How to set up MTD-compatible digital records from scratch

Get ready for MTD ITSA with a comprehensive guide on setting up digital records for UK tradespeople, including software options and submission tips.

4 September 20265 min read
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Digital receipts and expense tracking for MTD compliance

Understand MTD requirements and how digital receipts and expense tracking ensure compliance for UK tradespeople.

29 March 20266 min read
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The £3,000 trading allowance 2027: do you still need MTD?

Understand how the proposed £3,000 trading allowance affects MTD obligations, especially for small-scale tradespeople by 2027.

29 March 20266 min read
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MTD penalty points: how the new system works in 2026

Learn how HMRC's new MTD penalty points system affects your submissions and penalties in 2026.

28 March 20266 min read
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MTD penalties for late filing: what UK sole traders face in 2026

27 March 20265 min read
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MTD compatible software for tradespeople: the best options in 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026. Here are the best MTD-compatible software options for UK tradespeople — including free and paid tools, what to look for, and how to get set up.

12 March 20265 min read
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Making Tax Digital for Plumbers: Everything You Need to Know

MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment starts April 2026. If you run a plumbing business as a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, you need to be ready. Here is a plain-English guide covering what changes, what you need to do, and how to avoid penalties.

20 February 20267 min read
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Making Tax Digital for Electricians: Your Complete MTD Guide

Electricians working under CIS or as self-employed sole traders face the same MTD for ITSA deadline: April 2026 for earnings over £50,000. This guide explains what digital records you must keep, how quarterly reporting works, and what tools actually make compliance painless.

20 February 20269 min read
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