Key dates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Understand when Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax applies to you. Use Sage Accounting or Sage Sole Trader to make your submissions.

When MTD for Income Tax starts

MTD for Income Tax becomes mandatory based on your gross income from self-employment and property.

• 6 April 2026 – Your income is more than £50,000
• 6 April 2027 – Your income is more than £30,000
• 6 April 2028 – Your income is more than £20,000

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Quarterly update deadlines

Once you’re in MTD, you must send quarterly updates by:

• 7 August
• 7 November
• 7 February
• 7 May

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End of year

Send an end-of-year declaration after the tax year ends.

For more information: makingtaxdigital.campaign.gov.uk/mtd-for-income-tax-dates/