Making Tax Digital guides for sole traders and landlords
Plain-English guides to MTD for Income Tax: who it applies to, the deadlines, and the software options, compared by what you'll actually pay. Prices are checked on each provider's own site.
Best MTD software for landlords (2026): 12 options compared by price
Every HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital app a UK landlord is likely to consider, with the cheapest MTD-capable plan, what it costs per year and who it suits.
ComparisonCheapest HMRC-recognised MTD software for sole traders (2026)
The lowest-cost ways for a UK sole trader to meet Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, from free business accounts to £5-a-month bookkeeping, with the catches spelled out.
ComparisonMTD bridging software vs full bookkeeping software: which do you need?
Can you keep your spreadsheet under Making Tax Digital? How bridging software works, what it costs, and when full bookkeeping software is the better buy.
GuideMTD for Income Tax at £30,000: what changes in April 2027 and what to do now
If your self-employed and rental income is over £30,000, Making Tax Digital applies to you from 6 April 2027. Here's who's affected, the deadlines, penalties and a six-step plan.
GuideDo you need a separate bank account for Making Tax Digital?
MTD for Income Tax doesn't legally require a business bank account for sole traders or landlords. Here's why most people open one anyway, and the free options with MTD built in.
Keep your records in a spreadsheet or a bank account?
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