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What’s changing from April 2026?
If you’re a landlord or sole trader with qualifying income, HMRC has introduced Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and you must comply from 6 April 2026.
If you’re affected, you need to:
- Keep digital records of income and expenses
- Submit quarterly income tax updates to HMRC
- Use HMRC‑recognised software
- Submit an annual Final Declaration
Not sure if this affects you?
Complete the form and we’ll be in touch with clear, personalised guidance on what the April 2026 changes mean for you.
You’ll find out:
- Whether the changes apply to you
- What you’ll need to have in place - and by when
- What your next steps are
You’ll also receive our practical guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, including:
- What’s changing
- What HMRC expects
- How to comply
MTD for Income Tax is being introduced in stages:
- April 2026 – over £50,000
- April 2027 – over £30,000
- April 2028 – over £20,000
You can also choose to opt in to MTD for Income Tax voluntarily before it becomes mandatory for you.
#1 for MTD advice in the UK
Why Azets?
Azets has been recognised as the UK's #1 adviser for MTD for Income Tax - and we've been involved in HMRC's own pilot testing programme, so we understand the rules from the inside out.
- Working with our clients, HMRC and Xero on the largest cohort of MTD pilot clients
- First accountancy firm in the UK to submit a quarterly MTD for Income Tax return
- Supporting thousands of landlords and sole traders
- Xero’s official UK partner and preferred MTD adviser with more than 1,000 advisers
What our clients say
"The Xero training was fab and it’s such a relief not to be using an Excel spreadsheet anymore!”
“A daunting task became straightforward thanks to Azets. Professional, friendly and exactly what I needed.”
“Nothing has been any trouble at all, Azets made the move to MTD incredibly simple.”