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MTD for Income Tax Deadline Calculator

United Kingdom Reviewed: 14 June 2026 Free tool
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MTD for Income Tax — Deadline Calculator

Your total gross income (before expenses) from self-employment and property combined.

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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax changes how landlords report rental income to HMRC — replacing the annual Self Assessment return with quarterly updates plus a final declaration. The rules are being phased in by income level, so the date you must start depends on your qualifying income.

Enter your annual qualifying income above to see whether you’re in scope, the exact date you need to start, and every quarterly deadline for your first MTD year. For the detail behind the numbers, read our guides on MTD quarterly updates and quarterly deadlines for landlords.

Frequently asked questions

Who has to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Sole traders and landlords whose combined gross income from self-employment and property is above the qualifying threshold. HMRC is phasing it in by income: over £50,000 from April 2026, over £30,000 from April 2027, and over £20,000 from April 2028.

When do landlords have to start with MTD for Income Tax?

It depends on your qualifying income. If it's over £50,000 you must comply from 6 April 2026; over £30,000 from 6 April 2027; and over £20,000 from 6 April 2028. Enter your income above to see your exact start date and deadlines.

What counts as qualifying income for MTD?

Qualifying income is your total gross income — before deducting any expenses — from self-employment and from property combined. It's based on the figures from a previous tax return, so HMRC can tell you in advance if you're in scope.

What are the MTD quarterly update deadlines?

Using standard quarterly periods, updates are due on 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May each year. You then submit a final declaration by 31 January after the end of the tax year, replacing the old Self Assessment return.

Do I still file a Self Assessment tax return under MTD?

No — once you're in MTD for Income Tax, the quarterly updates plus a final declaration replace the annual Self Assessment return for that income. You keep digital records and submit through MTD-compatible software.

Save your result into TenancyVault

Saving into TenancyVault means you get:

  • Automatic email reminders before certificates expire
  • Secure document vault for all your compliance evidence
  • Basic timestamped proof log for compliance evidence
  • One-click compliance pack export on Solo and above
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