Do I need MTD for Income Tax?

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1. How do you earn money outside employment?
2. Your qualifying income for each tax year

Add up self-employment turnover and property income before expenses. Leave out wages, pensions and savings. If you own property jointly, use your share only. Use an estimate if the year has not finished.

How the checker works

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is phased in by qualifying income: your gross self-employment and property income for a tax year, before expenses. HMRC looks at the tax return for a year to decide whether you join two tax years later.

Qualifying income overIn your tax return forMTD applies from
£50,0002024-256 April 2026
£30,0002025-266 April 2027
£20,0002026-276 April 2028

Some people are exempt, for example if it is not reasonably practical for you to use digital tools. Partnerships are not included yet. This checker gives a general answer only: see GOV.UK's eligibility guidance for the full rules.

Next: read about quarterly deadlines, how cumulative updates work and penalties. Joining in April 2027? Start with the £30,000 guide.

General information, not tax advice. SendMTD is not affiliated with HMRC.