Making Tax Digital
Supporting your Making Tax Digital journey
The way income tax self assessment returns are submitted is changing. We’re here to help you prepare.

Making Tax Digital
- keep digital records
- use software that works with Making Tax Digital
- submit updates every quarter, bringing the tax system closer to real-time
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
The criteria and requirements
- from April 2026, for those with qualifying income over £50,000
- from April 2027, for those with qualifying income over £30,000
- from April 2028, for those with qualifying income over £20,000
The benefits of maintaining digital records
Frequently asked questions
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
When does digital tax start?
When does digital tax start?
Who does making tax digital apply to?
Who does making tax digital apply to?
- You’re registered for Self-Assessment
- You earn from self-employment, property, or both
- To begin with, your income is over £50,000. This will increase scope to over £30,000 from April 2027, and then apply to income over £20,000 from April 2028.
What does MTD stand for?
What does MTD stand for?

With you every step of the way
MTD for ITSA represents a significant change in the way those impacted manage their tax affairs. At Azets, we have been working with clients to prepare for MTD by using and partnering with market-leading technology solutions, including Xero, that meet the requirements and legislation. We are also working with HMRC as part of their Public MTD Beta testing in order to test and refine the solutions that underpin our planned MTD Services. With our breadth of solutions and extensive expertise in supporting individuals and businesses on their digital journey, we can support you with adhering to the regulations.
