MTD checker

Do the new digital tax rules apply to you?

Three quick questions. Find out when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax becomes mandatory for you and your first deadline.

Question 1 of 3

Where does your income come from?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to self-employment and property income.

Question 2 of 3

Do you file a Self Assessment tax return?

MTD for Income Tax replaces the annual Self Assessment return with quarterly digital updates.

Question 3 of 3

What's your combined gross income from these sources?

Your total turnover and rents before any expenses — not your profit. Add self-employment and property together.

Be ready before the deadline. SwiftlyPro makes MTD quarterly updates simple for sole traders and landlords — join the waitlist and be first in line at launch.

Mandation is based on the qualifying income HMRC sees on your tax return for the relevant year, so treat this as a guide rather than formal advice. Thresholds: £50k+ from April 2026, £30k+ from April 2027, £20k+ from April 2028.