Making Tax Digital Knowledge Base

What Is Making Tax Digital?

The basics: what MTD is, why HMRC introduced it, and what it means for you.

MTD Timeline & Roadmap

Key dates from MTD for VAT (2019) through ITSA (2026/27) and beyond.

Who MTD Affects

Self-employed, landlords, partnerships, and VAT-registered businesses.

Choosing MTD-Compatible Software

What to look for in MTD software and how to check HMRC recognition.

MTD for Income Tax (ITSA)

How MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment works and when it becomes mandatory.

Quarterly Updates Explained

What quarterly updates are, when they’re due, and what to include.

The Final Declaration

How the final declaration replaces the traditional Self Assessment return.

MTD for VAT Overview

MTD for VAT since 2019: who must comply, how it works, and key requirements.

Digital Links & Digital Records

What “digital links” means, which records must be digital, and how to comply.

Filing VAT Returns via MTD

Step-by-step: submitting your nine-box VAT return through MTD software.

MTD Key Dates Calendar

Every important MTD deadline mapped out: quarterly updates, annual filings, and VAT periods.

MTD Glossary

Plain-English definitions of MTD terms: ITSA, EOPS, digital links, and more.