We've launched IsMyTaxDigital: a free, no-signup tool for UK taxpayers who want a clear answer to a simple question: does Making Tax Digital apply to me, and if so, when?
The site asks three questions (location, taxpayer type, income bracket) and returns a tailored result with the relevant deadline and recommended next steps. Each result has a permanent shareable URL, and users with a future MTD deadline can request a calendar invite by email, with built-in 30-day and 7-day reminders.
Alongside the checker, the site publishes plain-English guides on MTD for landlords, sole traders, VAT-registered businesses, and HMRC penalties, plus a suite of UK tax calculators.
Why the checker was created
MTD guidance can be difficult to turn into a quick personal answer because the rules depend on taxpayer type, income source, income level, and tax year. Many people do not need a full article before they know whether the rules are relevant to them. The checker was created to give a practical first read: not a tax return calculation, but a clear signpost to the likely MTD position and the next page worth reading.
The tool is especially useful for people who are unsure whether PAYE income counts, whether rental income should be combined with self-employment income, or whether VAT registration means the same thing as MTD for Income Tax. Those are common points of confusion, and they deserve a calmer answer than a long HMRC navigation journey.
Who it is for
The checker is for UK taxpayers who want a quick sense of whether Making Tax Digital is relevant to them. That includes sole traders, freelancers, landlords, VAT-registered businesses, limited company directors, and PAYE-only employees who want to confirm that no action is needed. It can also help someone with a new side business decide which guide to read next.
What it checks
The current flow checks location, taxpayer type, and broad income band. For Income Tax MTD, the important issue is qualifying income, normally gross self-employment and property income before expenses. The qualifying income guide explains that in more detail, while the deadlines page shows the quarterly update dates that matter once a taxpayer is in scope.
What it does not replace
The checker does not replace HMRC guidance, accounting software setup, or professional advice on a complex tax position. It does not calculate taxable profit, deal with every relief, or decide how unusual income should be reported. If the result affects a filing deadline, penalty risk, or a software purchase, users should verify it against HMRC guidance and speak to a qualified UK accountant where appropriate.
We maintain the MTD changelog so users can see when thresholds, links, or assumptions change. If you want the fastest route, start again from the homepage checker, then use the result page links to check software, deadlines, and official guidance before acting.