Making Tax Digital for Income Tax changes how affected sole traders and landlords keep records and report to HMRC. The rules apply from 6 April 2026 where qualifying income for 2024/25 exceeded £50,000, from 6 April 2027 where 2025/26 income exceeded £30,000, and from 6 April 2028 where 2026/27 income exceeded £20,000. ApC can help you prepare, select a workable system and manage the ongoing submissions.
HOW THIS HELPS YOU
Understand when it applies
We assess qualifying self-employment and property income and explain the relevant start date. |
Choose suitable software
The system should reflect your confidence, business complexity, record volumes and existing processes. |
Maintain digital records
We can complete the bookkeeping or support you in keeping compliant records yourself. |
Submit quarterly updates
Regular submissions are managed to an agreed timetable using compatible software. |
Finish the tax year properly
Year-end information, other income and final adjustments still need to be brought together for the tax return. |
Use the information
More regular records can support tax estimates, cash-flow planning and earlier conversations about tax. |
THE ApC DIFFERENCE
ApC can provide anything from software guidance and periodic checks to a fully managed bookkeeping, quarterly reporting and tax return service. Where we already prepare your accounts or tax return, the same team can use the digital records throughout the year, reducing duplication and helping identify errors or planning points earlier.
OUR SERVICE CAN INCLUDE
- Assessment of whether and when MTD applies
- Software selection, setup and practical guidance
- Digital bookkeeping or review of client-maintained records
- Quarterly updates and year-end tax return work
- Ongoing support as circumstances or HMRC requirements change
Speak to ApC before your MTD start date so that the new process is planned rather than rushed.