MTD timelines and quarterly updates: how to plan your admin so it doesn’t take over
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax can sound like one more thing that’s going to eat your evenings. More deadlines, more admin, more “where did I put that receipt?” moments. But here’s the good news: if you plan your admin around the MTD timeline (instead of reacting to it), quarterly updates become a routine […]
MTD pitfalls: 10 common mistakes that lead to rejected filings or messy year-ends
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is supposed to make life easier: cleaner records, smoother submissions, and fewer “where on earth is that invoice?” moments at year-end. In reality, the businesses that struggle with MTD don’t struggle because they’re doing anything wildly wrong. They struggle because a few small habits (copy/paste here, missing login there, VAT codes […]
MTD for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) from April 2026: what sole traders and landlords should do now
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) stops being a “future problem” very soon. From 6 April 2026, many sole traders and landlords will need to keep digital records and send updates to HMRC using compatible software. If you’re self-employed or you earn money from property, the best move is to get […]