Update To Implementation Date

As of 19 December 2022 the UK Government announced that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will now be mandated starting from April‌‌‌ ‌‌2026, rather than from April‌‌‌ ‌‌2024.

Why Has Implementation Been Pushed Back

The UK Government understands businesses and self-employed individuals are currently facing a challenging economic environment, and that the transition to MTD for ITSA for the self-employed and small landlords represents a significant change for taxpayers, agents, and for HMRC.  

Who Has To Comply With MTD For ITSA

From April‌‌‌ ‌‌2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with an income of more than £50,000 will be required (mandated) to keep digital records and provide quarterly updates on their income and expenditure to HMRC through MTD-compatible software.

What About Those With Income Less Than 50k

Those with an income of between £30,000 and up to £50,000 will need to do this from April‌‌‌ ‌‌2027.

Can I Comply With MTD For ITSA Voluntarily

It is anticipated that most taxpayers within the scope of MTD for ITSA will be able to sign up voluntarily before they are mandated to do so.

Do Partnerships Have To Comply

The UK Government will not extend MTD for ITSA to general partnerships in 2025. The government remains committed to introducing MTD for ITSA to partnerships at a later date, to be confirmed.

For The Lower Income Individuals

The UK Government will review the needs of smaller businesses, and particularly those under the £30,000 threshold before taking further decisions. This will look in detail at how the MTD for ITSA service can be shaped to meet their needs and the best way for them to fulfil their Income Tax obligations. Once that review is complete – and in consultation with businesses, taxpayers, agents, and others – the UK Government will lay out the plans for any further mandation of MTD for ITSA.