MTD changelog
Last updated: 2 May 2026
A dated log of HMRC announcements, Budget changes, and policy moves that affect Making Tax Digital. Reverse chronological. Each entry links to its primary gov.uk source.
2 May 2026
Site refocused on MTD; trust pages added
IsMyTaxDigital narrowed its scope to MTD for sole traders and landlords. Generic UK tax calculators were de-emphasised. Editor, methodology, and editorial policy pages were added. The newsletter was removed; quarterly deadline reminders are now provided as downloadable .ics calendar files.
6 April 2026
MTD for Income Tax goes live for the £50,000 cohort
The first MTD for Income Tax mandation date arrived. Sole traders and landlords whose 2024-25 qualifying income exceeded £50,000 are now required to keep digital records and file quarterly updates through HMRC-compatible software.
26 November 2025
Autumn Budget 2025: soft landing and expanded MTD exemptions
The Chancellor announced a soft-landing on penalty points for late quarterly updates in the 2026/27 tax year (the final declaration deadline still attracts full penalties), and expanded the permanent MTD exemption list to include holders of Power of Attorney, Court of Protection deputies, and ministers of religion.
21 July 2025
MTD for Corporation Tax formally scrapped
HMRC published its Transformation Roadmap, confirming that there are no plans to extend Making Tax Digital to Corporation Tax. VAT-registered companies remain in MTD for VAT.
6 April 2025
Furnished Holiday Lets regime abolished
The FHL tax regime was abolished. FHL income now sits within the normal property-business rules, including for MTD qualifying-income purposes.
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