Making Tax Digital (MTD) • Income Tax

Get MTD-ready for 2026 with clear support, secure systems and simple bookkeeping

If you’re a landlord or sole trader, MTD may require you to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. We help you set up the right software, keep records accurate (online or on-site), and handle submissions through secure document upload.

  • Chartered Accountants • Supporting UK clients since 2009
  • Online & on-site bookkeeping available
  • Secure client portal for document upload

What we do for you

  • MTD readiness check (who’s affected + when)
  • Software setup (Xero / QuickBooks / Sage / Capium)
  • Bookkeeping support: online, on-site or fully managed
  • Quarterly updates + year-end finalisation
  • Secure upload & approvals via client portal

What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s move toward a more digital tax system. If you’re affected, you’ll need to keep digital records and send regular updates to HMRC using approved MTD-compatible software.

Digital record keeping

Move away from disconnected paper/spreadsheets and maintain compliant digital records in approved software.

Quarterly updates

Regular submissions help you stay on track and reduce last-minute tax surprises at year end.

Year-end finalisation

We complete final adjustments and the end-of-year declaration to confirm your tax position accurately.

When does MTD for Income Tax start?

The rollout is phased. If your combined income from self-employment and/or property meets the thresholds, you’ll likely need to comply.

From April 2026

Individuals with combined self-employment and/or property income over £50,000.

From April 2027

Individuals with combined self-employment and/or property income over £30,000.

Not sure where you stand? Book a free review and we’ll confirm what applies to your situation.

MTD guidance tailored to your situation

This is your MTD hub page. For guidance that matches your income type and record-keeping, use the dedicated pages below.

MTD for Landlords

Support for landlords and property investors — portfolios, joint ownership, agents vs self-managed, and spreadsheet users.

View MTD for Landlords →

MTD for Sole Traders

Support for self-employed individuals — simple bookkeeping, quarterly updates handled properly, and clear year-end support.

View MTD for Sole Traders →

How we make MTD simple

We focus on the basics that matter: the right software, clean records, secure document upload and compliant submissions — with clear advice throughout.

1

MTD readiness review

We confirm if MTD applies, when it starts for you, and what needs changing to be compliant.

2

Software + bookkeeping setup

We set up your software and bookkeeping workflow — online, on-site, or fully managed.

3

Quarterly updates + year-end

We review, submit quarterly updates, and complete the year-end finalisation accurately.

Software & secure systems

We work with trusted MTD-compatible platforms and provide a secure client portal for uploading documents, messaging and approvals.

Xero
QuickBooks
Sage
Capium

Online & on-site bookkeeping

Choose what suits you: remote bookkeeping, on-site support, or a fully managed finance service.

Secure document upload

Upload receipts, invoices and statements safely through your portal — no messy email chains.

Clear reporting

We keep your records organised so quarterly updates and year-end submissions are accurate and stress-free.

MTD FAQs

Quick answers to common questions we hear from landlords and sole traders.

MTD increases reporting frequency and relies on compliant digital records. We help you set up correctly, keep records clean, submit updates accurately and reduce the risk of penalties.
Sometimes — but spreadsheets usually need to be linked to MTD-compatible software to meet HMRC’s digital record requirements. We’ll advise the safest approach based on your setup.
Quarterly updates are summaries submitted through MTD software showing income and expenses. They help you track your tax position throughout the year and keep compliance on schedule.
Yes. We offer online bookkeeping for UK-wide clients and on-site support where appropriate. We’ll recommend the most efficient option for your business.
The best next step is a readiness review. We’ll confirm if MTD applies to you, recommend the right software and explain how we can manage your bookkeeping and submissions.

Ready to get MTD-ready?

Book a free MTD review. We’ll confirm whether MTD applies to you, recommend the right setup and explain how we can manage bookkeeping, secure document upload and quarterly submissions — online or on-site.

Ready to Streamline Your Accounts?

Contact MHC & CO today and let our experts handle your Accounts.

MHC & Co.

Chartered Accountants
54 Gloucester Road
North
Bristol
BS7 0SJ

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Tel: +44 333 789 1010

Fax: +44 117 3737 449

Email: info@mhcandco.co.uk

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