Income Tax MTD: 12 days
VAT MTD: Already mandatory
Income Tax quarterly filing for landlords and sole traders. VAT returns with Box 1-9. Both filed directly to HMRC via their official API. No accountant needed.
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6.9M+
People affected
Sole traders, landlords & VAT-registered businesses
April 2026
Income Tax deadline
For income over £50,000
2.2M
VAT-registered businesses
Already required to file digitally
£400+
Penalty per missed filing
Points-based penalty system
Whether you need Income Tax quarterly filing, VAT returns, or both — MTDFile handles it all in one place.
MTD for ITSA
Quarterly ITSA filing for landlords and sole traders. Mandatory from 6 April 2026 for income over £50,000.
MTD for VAT
Quarterly VAT returns with full Box 1-9 breakdown. Already mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses.
MTD affects landlords, sole traders, and every VAT-registered business in the UK.
Rental income from residential or commercial property. If your total property income exceeds £50,000, quarterly digital filing is mandatory from April 2026.
Self-employed income from any trade or profession. If your business turnover exceeds £50,000, quarterly digital filing is mandatory from April 2026.
Any VAT-registered business. MTD for VAT is already mandatory — you must keep digital records and submit returns via compatible software.
Three steps. Five minutes per quarter. Works for both Income Tax and VAT.
Link your bank account or upload transactions. We categorise income, expenses, and VAT rates automatically using AI.
Check your quarterly summary — Income Tax or VAT Box 1-9. Approve categorisations, add missing items, confirm totals.
One click to submit your quarterly update directly to HMRC via their official API. We handle the formatting and confirmation.
MTDFile connects to HMRC's official Making Tax Digital API. Your submissions go straight to HMRC — no middlemen, no delays.
Listed on HMRC's official recognised software page for MTD
OAuth 2.0 authentication. Your data never passes through third parties
Instant confirmation when your submission is accepted by HMRC
Full submission history with HMRC receipt references for every filing
HMRC is rolling out Making Tax Digital in phases. Here's what's coming.
All VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file VAT returns through MTD-compatible software. Already in effect.
Landlords and sole traders earning above £50,000 must keep digital records and file quarterly.
The income threshold lowers, bringing millions more into the MTD regime.
HMRC has indicated further expansion. Nearly all self-employed and landlords will be affected.
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Income Tax
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VAT
Quarterly VAT returns
HMRC's points-based penalty system applies to both Income Tax and VAT quarterly filings. Each missed update adds a penalty point. Reach the threshold and you'll face a £200 fixed penalty — plus further penalties for continued non-compliance.
Late payment penalties start from day 1. Interest accrues daily on unpaid tax.
Get ready now — join the waitlistMaking Tax Digital is a UK government initiative requiring businesses, landlords, and sole traders to keep digital records and submit tax updates to HMRC using compatible software. It covers both Income Tax (quarterly filing) and VAT (quarterly returns).
From 6 April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must comply. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027, and likely £20,000 from April 2028.
All VAT-registered businesses — regardless of turnover — must already keep digital records and file VAT returns through MTD-compatible software. This has been mandatory since April 2022.
Yes. MTDFile is a unified platform covering both MTD for Income Tax (ITSA) and MTD for VAT. You can subscribe to one or both modules, or get the Complete plan for both at a discounted rate.
HMRC operates a points-based penalty system. Each missed quarterly update earns a penalty point. Once you hit the threshold (4 points for quarterly obligations), you'll receive a £200 penalty. Late payment attracts additional penalties from day 1.
MTDFile is being developed to meet all HMRC Making Tax Digital requirements for both Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) and VAT. We connect directly to HMRC's official API.
Yes. MTDFile is a monthly subscription with no lock-in, no annual contracts, and no cancellation fees. You can export your data at any time.
Join the waitlist today and be ready to file from day one — Income Tax, VAT, or both. No scrambling, no penalties, no stress.