Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has started
From 6 April 2026, self-employed people with qualifying income above £50,000 must keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC.
Last checked 12/09/2026.
Source: GOV.UK
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax began on 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000. Those inside it keep digital records and send HMRC a quarterly update using compatible software, instead of filing one annual return.
The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028, so drivers outside it now may be inside it within two years.
The part drivers miss
What JoltMile does and does not do
JoltMile keeps digital records of your income and expenses, which is the record-keeping half of the requirement. It is not MTD-compatible filing software and cannot submit quarterly updates to HMRC. If MTD applies to you, you will need software that can file, or an accountant who does it for you.
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