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Making Tax Digital · Live April 2026

Don't get caught off guard by HMRC

Free MTD eligibility checker, quarterly deadline calendar, and step-by-step setup guide — built for UK sole traders and landlords.

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✓ No account needed
✓ Free forever for basics
✓ HMRC-aligned guidance
MTD income thresholds
Apr 2026
£50,000+Qualifying income threshold
LIVE NOW
Apr 2027
£30,000+Threshold drops
Apr 2028
£20,000+Near-universal coverage
Quick check — enter your gross annual income:
2.7M+ UK landlords affected
4.2M self-employed in scope by 2028
£200 fine for first missed deadline
5 min to check your eligibility
What's included

Everything you need to get MTD-compliant

From eligibility check to first quarterly submission — we walk you through every step, for free.

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Eligibility Checker

Enter your income type and amount. Get an instant verdict: in-scope, not yet, or exempt — with your exact start date.

Free
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Deadline Calendar

Live countdown to your next quarterly update. See all four Q deadlines and the Final Declaration in one view.

Free
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Software Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of HMRC-recognised MTD tools — filtered by whether you're a sole trader, landlord, or both.

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Setup Checklist

18-step guided setup from Government Gateway to first quarterly submission. Track progress, never miss a step.

Free with email
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Email Deadline Reminders

Get an email 30, 14, and 7 days before each quarterly deadline. Never pay a penalty point again.

Free with email
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Tax Estimate Dashboard

See your running Self Assessment estimate update as you record income and expenses throughout the year.

Pro — £19/mo
How it works

MTD-ready in four steps

No accountant required. No jargon. Just a clear path from "what is MTD?" to fully compliant in an afternoon.

1

Check eligibility

Enter your income type and amount. We tell you exactly when MTD applies — or if it doesn't yet.

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Pick your software

Compare HMRC-recognised tools by price and features. We recommend the best fit for your situation.

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Follow the checklist

18 steps from signing up on Government Gateway to authorising your software. Tick off as you go.

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4

Submit on time

Track your quarterly deadlines and get reminder emails so you never miss a submission.

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Check your MTD status now

Free to use — no account required for the eligibility checker and deadline calendar

1What type of income do you have?

2What's your gross annual income? (before expenses)

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3Which tax year's income are we checking?

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Penalty points system: Miss a quarterly update = 1 penalty point. 4 points = £200 fine + £10/day. Points reset after a 24-month compliance period.
Tax year 2026–27
2026–27

Final Declaration

31 Jan 2027
Replaces Self Assessment. Submit via your MTD software. Same date as the old Self Assessment deadline — just filed differently.

All software below is on HMRC's official MTD for Income Tax recognised list. Prices correct as of May 2026. Affiliate links marked †

MTReady earns a referral fee if you sign up to certain software via our links. This never influences our recommendations — all tools are independently assessed.
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Pro feature

The dashboard tracks your income, expenses, and gives you a running tax estimate throughout the year. Sign in and upgrade to Pro to unlock it.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

The eligibility checker and deadline calendar are free forever. Unlock reminders and the full checklist with your email. Upgrade to Pro for tax estimates and priority support.

Free
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Everything you need to check eligibility and track deadlines — no account required.
  • ✓ MTD eligibility checker
  • ✓ Quarterly deadline calendar
  • ✓ Software comparison tool
  • – 18-step setup checklist
  • – Deadline email reminders
  • – Tax estimate dashboard
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Free
Unlock the full checklist and deadline reminders with just your email address.
  • ✓ Everything in Free
  • ✓ 18-step MTD setup checklist
  • ✓ Deadline email reminders (30/14/7 day)
  • ✓ MTD update guides by email
  • ✓ HMRC announcement alerts
  • – Tax estimate dashboard
Pro
£19/month
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Less than one accountant hour — handles your MTD compliance year-round.
  • ✓ Everything in Essentials
  • ✓ Running tax estimate dashboard
  • ✓ Income and expense tracker
  • ✓ MTD submission history log
  • ✓ Priority email support
  • ✓ Cancel any time
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