What is Making Tax Digital for landlords?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s programme to move landlords and other taxpayers to digital record keeping and digital submissions. For the full breakdown of thresholds, deadlines, penalties, and exemptions, see our complete guide to Making Tax Digital for landlords.

Instead of gathering paperwork at year end, you keep your rental income and expenses in a digital format and send updates to HMRC using compatible software. The aim is to reduce errors, make reporting more consistent, and give you a clearer picture of your tax position during the year rather than only at Self Assessment time. 

Comparing your software options? See our guide to the best MTD software for landlords, covering HMRC-approved platforms, free tiers, and bridging software.

Ready to get set up in August? Follow our step-by-step MTD setup guide for connecting your bank, logging expenses, and preparing your first quarterly submission.