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Do I need Making Tax Digital?

Two numbers from your 2025/26 figures tell you whether you're in from April 2027, out, or on course for April 2028 — with your first year's deadlines laid out.

How do you earn this income?

"Sole trader or landlord" = income in your own name on your Self Assessment return.

Self-employment turnover in 2025/26 (£)

Gross, before expenses. Add all your sole-trade businesses together.

Property income in 2025/26 (£)

Gross rent, UK and overseas. For a jointly owned property, just your share.

Any of these apply to you?

"Can't use software" = age, health, disability, religion or no internet makes it unreasonable. "Another exemption" = e.g. no NI number, a power of attorney acting for you, Married Couple's or Blind Person's Allowance, minister of religion.

From 6 April 2027

Do you need Making Tax Digital?

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This is a guide, not tax advice. HMRC decides using your 2025/26 Self Assessment return and will write to you if you're in — but if no letter comes, it's still on you to check. Nothing you type leaves this page. HMRC's own eligibility guidance gives the official answer. See our guide to Making Tax Digital from April 2027.