Making Tax Digital Eligibility Checker

Find out if you need MTD for Income Tax from April 2027, get your exact mandate date and see every quarterly deadline in one place.

✓ Covers combined self-employment and rental income ✓ No signup required ✓ Updated for the April 2027 expansion
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax expands in April 2027. From 6 April 2027, self-employed people and landlords with combined gross income above £30,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. This checker covers the April 2027 expansion — if your income is above £50,000 you are already mandated from April 2026.

Your income

Your total self-employment income before expenses. Include all self-employment sources.
Total rental income before expenses. Enter 0 if you have no rental income.

Combined gross income: £—

Digital exclusion applies if you cannot use computers due to age, disability, location or religious grounds.

Common questions

Do I need Making Tax Digital from April 2027?

From 6 April 2027, MTD for Income Tax is mandatory for self-employed people and landlords with combined gross income above £30,000. This includes both self-employment turnover and rental income added together. Use this checker to find out your exact mandate date.

Does rental income count toward the MTD threshold?

Yes. The MTD threshold is based on combined gross income from self-employment and property rental. If your self-employment turnover is £20,000 and your rental income is £15,000, your combined income is £35,000 and you will be mandated from April 2027.

What are the MTD quarterly deadlines?

Under MTD for Income Tax you submit four quarterly updates per year: 7 August (covering April to July), 7 November (August to October), 7 February (November to January), and 7 May (February to April). A Final Declaration replaces the annual Self Assessment return and is due by 31 January.

What software do I need for Making Tax Digital?

You need HMRC-approved MTD-compatible software to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates. HMRC maintains a full list of approved software at gov.uk. Options range from free tools for simple cases to full accounting packages for more complex finances.

Can I be exempt from Making Tax Digital?

Digital exclusion exemptions are available for people who cannot use digital tools due to age, disability, location or religious grounds. HMRC grants exemptions on application. If exempt, you continue to file annual Self Assessment returns as normal.

This checker provides guidance based on HMRC's announced MTD for Income Tax thresholds and is for general information only. MTD rules are subject to change. Always verify your obligations at gov.uk or with a qualified accountant before making decisions about MTD compliance.