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The MTD Knowledge Centre

Plain-English guides to Making Tax Digital for UK landlords and the self-employed. No jargon โ€” just what you need to do and when.

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MTD for Income Tax 2026: the plain-English guide

What Making Tax Digital actually is, who it affects, and exactly what you'll need to do differently.

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MTD deadlines calendar 2026/27

Every quarterly filing date and the final declaration deadline โ€” bookmark this so you never miss one.

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ยฃ50k, ยฃ30k, ยฃ20k: which MTD wave are you in?

The income thresholds explained, how HMRC works out "qualifying income", and your start date.

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What happens if you miss an MTD deadline?

HMRC's new points-based penalty system explained โ€” and what a missed quarter really costs.

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QuickBooks vs spreadsheets for MTD

Can you still use spreadsheets? How spreadsheets, bridging software and QuickBooks really compare.

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Get the free MTD readiness checklist

A simple, printable checklist to make sure you're ready before your deadline.

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