If you are a sole trader or landlord, HMRC’s official sign-up service for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now the route every eligible taxpayer needs to go through, either voluntarily or before HMRC does it for you. We recently covered what happens if HMRC auto-enrols you from September 2026. This guide covers the […]
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HMRC put a number on it this week. In a press release published on 23 July 2026, the department confirmed that more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords now signed up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax have two weeks left to submit their first quarterly update. HMRC has kept the deadline at 7 August 2026. It’s still
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Every piece of Making Tax Digital coverage right now is aimed at one group: sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000, who just filed their first quarterly update by 7 August 2026. That’s the right story for this month. But it’s created a blind spot for a much larger group who will be mandated into Making Tax Digital
If HMRC has written to you about undeclared property income, foreign income, or a possible tax shortfall, do not ignore it. The way you respond in the next few weeks will determine how much you pay and whether the matter escalates into a full investigation. Why HMRC Is Sending More Letters Than Ever in 2026
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If you earn over £50,000 from self-employment or property, your first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update is due by 7 August 2026. Here is what you need to do before that deadline arrives. The Tax Reporting Change That Is Already in Effect Since 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
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Many UK landlords are now entering a new phase of tax reporting. What was once an annual task completed around the self-assessment deadline is gradually becoming a year-round process shaped by digital reporting rules and stricter compliance expectations. The April 2026 updates to HMRC’s Capital Gains Manual, alongside the rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax self-assessment (MTD ITSA), introduce important changes for
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For millions of employees and self-employed professionals across the UK, business travel is a regular part of work. Whether you are visiting clients, attending meetings, travelling between job sites, or managing field operations, using your personal vehicle for work can quickly become expensive. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has now updated the approved mileage rates
HM Revenue & Customs has started issuing data driven compliance letters to Uber drivers and other private hire drivers across the United Kingdom. These letters follow the receipt of income data directly from digital ride hailing platforms such as Uber and comparison of that data against submitted Self Assessment tax returns. The message is clear: all income generated
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From 6 April 2026, HMRC will introduce a significant change to how UK sole traders and landlords report their income. Under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, individuals with qualifying income above £50,000 will no longer rely solely on an annual Self Assessment return. Instead, they will be required to keep digital records and submit updates throughout the tax year. This change is part
Joint property ownership is a common arrangement for residential and investment properties across the UK. Whether you share ownership with a spouse, partner, friend, or business associate, it’s essential to understand how HMRC treats joint ownership especially when it comes to tax reporting and compliance or UK landlords and property owners. This guide explains the official rules and obligations under UK tax law and
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