Making Tax Digital guides
Every IsMyTaxDigital guide in one place, grouped around the question most people actually have: does this income count, and what do I need to do next?
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Quick checker
Two questions for a fast MTD start-date result.
Year-precise checker
Combine self-employment, UK property, and foreign property income.
Deadline calendars
Download quarterly and final-declaration deadlines as .ics files.
Start Here
Core pages for deciding whether MTD applies and when.
MTD for landlords →
Property income, joint ownership, short lets, and foreign property.
MTD for sole traders →
Self-employment turnover, multiple trades, and start dates.
MTD qualifying income →
What counts, what does not, and why gross income matters.
MTD thresholds 2026 / 2027 / 2028 →
The £50k, £30k, and £20k mandation timetable.
Income Questions
Common "does this count?" questions for mixed income.
Does PAYE income count? →
Employment salary is excluded, but side income can still count.
Do dividends count? →
Dividend income and limited-company director examples.
MTD for side hustles →
Freelance, online selling, tutoring, and other extra income.
MTD for Uber, Deliveroo, and gig workers →
Platform work, gross turnover, and PAYE overlap.
Property Questions
Rental income edge cases that often change the answer.
Does rental income count? →
Gross UK and foreign property income explained.
Does Airbnb income count? →
Short lets, platform fees, and gross rent.
Does Rent a Room income count? →
The allowance and when income enters Self Assessment.
MTD for jointly owned rental property →
Your share of gross rent, not the property total.
MTD for foreign property income →
UK residents, overseas rent, and gross income.
Non-UK residents with UK rental income →
UK-source property income after moving abroad.
MTD if I moved abroad →
Residency changes and UK qualifying income.
Companies And VAT
Separate rules for companies, directors, and VAT-registered businesses.
Practical Compliance
What to do once you know you are in scope.
MTD quarterly deadlines →
Download .ics calendar files for quarterly and final deadlines.
Software comparison →
Filter HMRC-recognised tools by persona and feature.
Free MTD software UK →
Free tiers, bank-funded options, and low-cost tools.
Can I use Excel for MTD? →
Spreadsheets, bridging software, and digital links.
Cheapest spreadsheet route →
Low-cost compliance without full accounting software.
MTD penalties →
Penalty points, late payment charges, and practical risk.
Leaving MTD if income drops →
Opt-out rules, ceasing income sources, and exemptions.
MTD changelog →
A dated log of HMRC changes.