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Do I need Making Tax Digital?
Check your possible start date for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax using your qualifying income.
Why this matters
Start with your income year.
HMRC phases MTD for Income Tax in by income. Your qualifying income is your gross income from self-employment and property, before expenses. This calculator checks that combined figure against the threshold for the tax year you choose.
- Over £50,000 in 2024 to 2025: from 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025 to 2026: from 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026 to 2027: from 6 April 2028
For exemptions, other types of income and a definitive answer, use the official HMRC guidance (opens in a new tab).
Your next step
Save the standard quarterly dates.
Download the standard MTD update dates to your calendar.
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