You can now join HMRC’s MTD pilot programme with FreeAgent

Looking to glide smoothly into the new era of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax ahead of April 2026? FreeAgent Practice Partners with an agent services account can sign up to HMRC’s pilot programme and use FreeAgent to make MTD for Income Tax submissions for the 2025/26 tax year on behalf of their eligible sole trader clients.

Getting started early means practices and their clients can get comfortable with the new process before it becomes mandatory. Plus, by joining the pilot programme, accountants and bookkeepers will have access to dedicated support from HMRC – it’s a win-win!

This functionality isn’t quite ready for clients with unincorporated landlord FreeAgent accounts, but we’re working on it and will keep you posted as soon as it’s ready.

Keen to know more? 

Request a free trial from FreeAgent and book a slot to speak with one of our friendly team - they’ll be able to answer your questions about FreeAgent’s functionality, MTD for Income Tax and much more.