What records do landlords need to keep for Making Tax Digital?

Digital records of rental income, allowable expenses, mileage logs, and bank statements. Preserved for at least seven years. August stores all of this in one place so you are audit-ready without extra admin.

Is there free MTD software for landlords in the UK?

Yes. August is free for up to two tenancies with no credit card required. The free plan includes expense tracking, receipt scanning, MTD, and compliance reminders. Paid plans are available for larger portfolios.

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Enter your rental income and expenses to see your estimated tax bill, and when MTD will apply to you.

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Enter your rental income and expenses to see your estimated tax bill, and when MTD will apply to you.

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Estimate your MTD start date

Enter your rental income and expenses to see your estimated tax bill, and when MTD will apply to you.

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New to Self Assessment?

Step-by-step guide to registering with HMRC as a landlord. UTR numbers, deadlines, and what happens if you're late.

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MTD Complete Guide

Quarterly updates, digital records, deadlines and exemptions, plus what to do if you missed the first update. Next deadline 7 November.

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Expense Tracking

Track Every Rental Expense in One Place. MTD-Ready Record-Keeping for UK Landlords

Keep your receipts in one place

August replaces spreadsheets with a single place to track landlord expenses. Every cost is linked to a property, categorised with HMRC-aligned labels, and stored digitally.

Snap receipts from your phone and attach them instantly

Link every expense to a specific property or tenancy

Set recurring expenses, August logs them automatically

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Expense Tracking

Track Every Rental Expense in One Place. MTD-Ready Record-Keeping for UK Landlords

Keep your receipts in one place

August replaces spreadsheets with a single place to track landlord expenses. Every cost is linked to a property, categorised with HMRC-aligned labels, and stored digitally.

Snap receipts from your phone and attach them instantly

Link every expense to a specific property or tenancy

Set recurring expenses, August logs them automatically

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Rent Tracking

Real-Time Bank Feeds. Automatic Rental Income Tracking for Making Tax Digital

Real-time bank feeds

Connect your bank account to view and reconcile transactions in real time. Increase your accounting accuracy, speed up your bookkeeping, and keep the records HMRC expects, all without manual entry.

FCA Protected

Read-only access via Open Banking

HMRC-aligned

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Rent Tracking

Real-Time Bank Feeds. Automatic Rental Income Tracking for Making Tax Digital

Real-time bank feeds

Connect your bank account to view and reconcile transactions in real time. Increase your accounting accuracy, speed up your bookkeeping, and keep the records HMRC expects, all without manual entry.

FCA Protected

Read-only access via Open Banking

HMRC-aligned

Submitted Q1 MTD update in August showing HMRC reference, total income, expenses, and net profit

MTD Ready

Digital Tax Records That Meet HMRC Standards. Landlord Tax Software Built for Compliance

Every record HMRC expects, without the admin.

Because August is recognised by HMRC, you can submit accurate quarterly MTD updates directly to HMRC without leaving August. It organises your income and expenses into quarterly summaries, lets you review everything before you send, and reminds you before each deadline.

All rental income and expenses logged digitally in one place

Document storage for tenancy agreements, certificates, and insurance policies

Simple HMRC obligation dashboard

MTD Ready

Digital Tax Records That Meet HMRC Standards. Landlord Tax Software Built for Compliance

Every record HMRC expects, without the admin.

All rental income and expenses logged digitally in one place

Document storage for tenancy agreements, certificates, and insurance policies

Simple HMRC obligation dashboard

Joint Property Ownership, Partnerships and Percentage Splits for MTD Reporting

Joint ownership?

No problem

Sole owner, joint owner, partnership. August handles different ownership models, giving you the flexibility to report your share of income and expenses accurately for Making Tax Digital.

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Joint Property Ownership, Partnerships and Percentage Splits for MTD Reporting

Joint ownership?

No problem

Sole owner, joint owner, partnership. August handles different ownership models, giving you the flexibility to report your share of income and expenses accurately for Making Tax Digital.

Get started, it's free

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More than just tax

More Than MTD. Property Management and Making Tax Digital in One App

The app that runs your rentals and your tax.

Most MTD software handles tax and nothing else. August handles your entire rental business. Rent tracking, compliance reminders for landlords, and tenant management alongside your tax prep.

Rent tracking with automatic open banking connections

Compliance reminders for gas safety, EICR, EPC, and insurance

August Intelligence scans agreements and auto-fills details

More than just tax

More Than MTD. Property Management and Making Tax Digital in One App

The app that runs your rentals and your tax.

Most MTD software handles tax and nothing else. August handles your entire rental business. Rent tracking, compliance reminders for landlords, and tenant management alongside your tax prep.

Rent tracking with automatic open banking connections

Compliance reminders for gas safety, EICR, EPC, and insurance

August Intelligence scans agreements and auto-fills details

What is making tax digital for landlords?

What is

MTD?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is a fundamental change to the UK tax system that transforms how landlords report their income to HMRC.

Started in April 2026 for landlords earning £50k+

You'll need to keep digital records

Replaces annual returns with quarterly updates

Requires recognised software, and August is on HMRC's list

August is recognised by HMRC as software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. You can view our entry on the GOV.UK software list. Recognition confirms a product can submit correctly. It does not tell you how the software handles property income day to day, which is where platforms differ. Our comparison of landlord software in 2026 sets out how the main options compare.

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When do the new MTD rules apply to UK landlords?

When do the new rules apply?

The Making Tax Digital rules are being phased in based on your qualifying income from rental properties and self-employment. Miss a deadline and penalty points apply.

April 2026

Phase 1:

Landlords earning £50,000+

The first wave. If your combined rental and self-employment income tops £50k, you'll need to go digital and file quarterly.

April 2027

Phase 2:

Landlords earning £30,000+

The threshold drops. Landlords with qualifying income over £30,000 must now comply with MTD requirements.

April 2028

Phase 3:

Landlords earning £20,000+

Most landlords are now in scope. If that's you, you'll want to be ready well before this date.

How to calculate your qualifying income

Add up your gross income from property and self-employment for the tax year, before expenses. That combined figure is your qualifying income. Salary, pensions and dividends do not count, and if you own a property jointly, only your share of the rent does. HMRC used 2024–25 to decide who joined in April 2026, and will use 2025–26 for the April 2027 threshold of £30,000. If you are close to a threshold, it is worth setting up digital records before you cross it rather than after.

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MTD is here now. The landlords who set up now will barely notice it. August handles the records, the submissions, and the deadlines, so you can focus on your properties.

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30-day free trial

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Setup in under 5 minutes

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Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.

Track rent, expenses, and taxes, all automatically

Q1 Update

Submitted on 15 Jul 2026

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Submitted

Total income

£3,405

Total expenses

-£2,335

Net profit

£1,070

Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.

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Stay compliant, organised, and ahead of deadlines

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Completed tasks

Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.

EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.

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AI Property Assistant

Ask about your portfolio. August Intelligence knows your properties inside and out.

Property Insights

EPC ratings, property values, and tax bands, all pulled in automatically for every property.

Maintenance Reporting

Tenants report issues directly in the app. You track, assign, and resolve. No more lost emails.

Tenant App

A dedicated portal for tenants to pay rent, report issues, and access their documents.

Making Tax Digital

Digitise receipts, track rental income, and submit to HMRC. All from one place.

Smart Reminders

Never miss a certificate renewal or tenancy deadline. August nudges you before it's too late.

More Landlord Software Features from August

Discover more features

More ways August property management software helps

Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.

Track rent, expenses, and taxes, all automatically

Q1 Update

Submitted on 15 Jul 2026

􀆅

Submitted

Total income

£3,405

Total expenses

-£2,335

Net profit

£1,070

Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.

Learn more about Rent Tracking

Stay compliant, organised, and ahead of deadlines

/22

Completed tasks

Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.

EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.

Learn more about Compliance

AI Property Assistant

Ask about your portfolio. August Intelligence knows your properties inside and out.

Property Insights

EPC ratings, property values, and tax bands, all pulled in automatically for every property.

Maintenance Reporting

Tenants report issues directly in the app. You track, assign, and resolve. No more lost emails.

Tenant App

A dedicated portal for tenants to pay rent, report issues, and access their documents.

Making Tax Digital

Digitise receipts, track rental income, and submit to HMRC. All from one place.

Smart Reminders

Never miss a certificate renewal or tenancy deadline. August nudges you before it's too late.

More Landlord Software Features from August

Discover more features

More ways August property management software helps

Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.

Track rent, expenses, and taxes, all automatically

Q1 Update

Submitted on 15 Jul 2026

􀆅

Submitted

Total income

£3,405

Total expenses

-£2,335

Net profit

£1,070

Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.

Learn about Rent Tracking

Stay compliant, organised, and ahead of deadlines

/22

Completed tasks

Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.

EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.

Learn about compliance

AI Property Assistant

Ask about your portfolio. August Intelligence knows your properties inside and out.

Property Insights

EPC ratings, property values, and tax bands, all pulled in automatically for every property.

Maintenance Reporting

Tenants report issues directly in the app. You track, assign, and resolve. No more lost emails.

Tenant App

A dedicated portal for tenants to pay rent, report issues, and access their documents.

Making Tax Digital

Digitise receipts, track rental income, and submit to HMRC. All from one place.

Smart Reminders

Never miss a certificate renewal or tenancy deadline. August nudges you before it's too late.

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Everything in "Free"

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£29.99

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Everything in "Portfolio"

Unlimited tenancies

MTD reporting

20 bank accounts

Link 5 organisations

Simple Pricing

Free

for small portfolios

tenants

30 day free trial

14 day money back guarantee

Cancel any time

Save £1,500 per year*

Monthly

Yearly

-20%

Free

£0

Start free

2 tenancies

1 bank account

Income and expenses view

Smart tenancy setup

Auto-document scanning

Growth

£8.99

/month

Try free for 30 days

Everything in "Free"

5 tenancies

MTD reporting

1 bank account

Link 2 organisations

Portfolio

Portfolio+

£29.99

/month

Try free for 30 days

Everything in "Portfolio"

Unlimited tenancies

MTD reporting

20 bank accounts

Link 5 organisations

Trusted by Landlords across the UK

Landlords

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Here's why.

“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”

Laura M.

Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties

"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."

Rebecca M.

Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties

"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."

James T.

Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties

Trusted by Landlords across the UK

Landlords

love our software.

Here's why.

“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”

Laura M.

Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties

"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."

Rebecca M.

Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties

"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."

James T.

Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties

Trusted by Landlords across the UK

Landlords

love our software.

Here's why.

“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”

Laura M.

Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties

"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."

Rebecca M.

Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties

"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."

James T.

Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties

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Frequently asked questions about Making Tax Digital software for landlords

What is Making Tax Digital for Landlords?

Making Tax Digital is HMRC's initiative requiring UK landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly income and expense updates using compatible software, replacing the single annual Self Assessment tax return. Instead of filing once in January, you'll send HMRC a summary of your rental income and expenses four times a year, plus a final declaration at year end. The aim is to reduce errors, improve record accuracy, and give landlords real-time visibility of their tax position. August helps you stay on top of this by keeping all your rental expenses digital and organised by quarter.

When does Making Tax Digital start for landlords?

MTD has already started on 6 April 2026 for landlords with gross income over £50,000. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028. Use our MTD calculator for landlords to check your start year.

Is August Making Tax Digital compatible software?

Yes. August is recognised by HMRC as software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and appears on the GOV.UK software list for UK property income. You can keep digital records, categorise expenses against HMRC-aligned categories, review each quarterly summary and submit it directly to HMRC from August. MTD submission is included from the Growth plan.

Are all landlords required to use MTD?

Not immediately. MTD applies to unincorporated landlords whose gross income exceeds £50,000 from April 2026. Limited companies, partnerships, and those with digital exclusion exemptions are currently exempt. Even below the threshold, starting digital records now means you are ready when it reaches you.

What records do landlords need to keep for MTD?

Digital records of rental income, allowable expenses, mileage logs, and bank statements. Preserved for at least five years. August stores all of this in one place so you are audit-ready without extra admin.

Is there free MTD software for landlords?

August is free for up to two tenancies with no credit card required, covering expense tracking, receipt scanning, rent tracking and compliance reminders. Quarterly MTD submission to HMRC is included from the Growth plan at £8.99 a month. For free options across the wider market, see our guide to MTD software for landlords.

Can my accountant submit my MTD quarterly updates?

Yes, accountants can submit quarterly updates on your behalf using MTD-compatible software. Responsibility for accurate digital records stays with you. If your accountant works in Xero, August connects to it directly, so your categorised income and expenses reach their ledger without a manual export. If they work elsewhere, you can share quarterly reports from August in the formats they expect.

What happens if I miss an MTD quarterly deadline?

HMRC uses a points-based system. Each late quarterly update earns one point, and at four points you receive a £200 penalty, with a further £200 for each later default. HMRC is not issuing points for late quarterly updates during 2026/27, though that does not cover the final declaration or late payment of tax. August's reminders flag each deadline before it arrives. August's MTD feature and compliance reminders for landlords help you stay on track.

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Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.

Frequently asked questions about Making Tax Digital software for landlords

What is Making Tax Digital for Landlords?

When does Making Tax Digital start for landlords?

Is August Making Tax Digital compatible software?

Are all landlords required to use MTD?

What records do landlords need to keep for MTD?

Is there free MTD software for landlords?

Can my accountant submit my MTD quarterly updates?

What happens if I miss an MTD quarterly deadline?

FAQ

Got questions?

We've got answers

Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.

Frequently asked questions about Making Tax Digital software for landlords

What is Making Tax Digital for Landlords?

When does Making Tax Digital start for landlords?

Is August Making Tax Digital compatible software?

Are all landlords required to use MTD?

What records do landlords need to keep for MTD?

Is there free MTD software for landlords?

Can my accountant submit my MTD quarterly updates?

What happens if I miss an MTD quarterly deadline?

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