From April 2026, HMRC is rolling out Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). If you’re self-employed or a landlord, this might affect you, so here’s a breakdown of what’s changing, who’s affected, and what you need to do. To check if you're included: Add up your self-employed and rental income (before expenses). This total is your "qualifying income". If the total is over £50,000, you’ll need to comply from April 2026, between £30,000 and £50,000, you’ll join from April 2

If you've not received any income or are running at a loss, still choosing to file a tax return could be save you tax in the long run.

With how quickly each day and month seem to slip past (and it seems to get quicker each year!), it's easy for important dates to slip...