Skip to main content It’s time to conquer Making Tax Digital
HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent memory. FreeAgent will be ready to support you and your clients ahead of the next stages of the initiative.
Please note that many of the resources on this page were produced before the government announced changes to the mandation dates and thresholds for MTD for ITSA. We are working to update any content affected.
Latest MTD news
Explore the latest news and industry insights about MTD for VAT and MTD for ITSA.
27 February 2023 How has the delay to MTD for ITSA affected accounting and bookkeeping practices?
Here are the four main takeaways from our recent webinar. Read more
20 December 2022 MTD for ITSA delayed until 2026
The government has announced a two-year delay to the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Ta... Read more
11 November 2022 How to prepare your landlord clients for MTD for ITSA
With MTD for ITSA fast approaching, it’s important to start thinking about how to prepare your landlo... Read more
Growth masterclass: how to scale your practice for MTD
MTD and landlords: getting your clients ready
Register for upcoming webinars and events
Come to one of our upcoming events to learn more about how FreeAgent can help.
Register for our eventsDiscover the next stages of MTD
Watch this short video to find out more about the next stages of MTD and how you can prepare.
MTD for VAT
The scope of MTD for VAT expanded in 2022. All VAT-registered businesses, regardless of turnover, now need to follow MTD rules.
Explore our resourcesMTD for ITSA
Self-employed individuals and landlords with annual business or property income above £50,000 will need to follow the rules for MTD for ITSA from 6th April 2026.
Explore our resourcesFreeAgent for Landlords
We’ve built a version of our award-winning software specifically for clients who earn income from property, to help you support them when MTD for ITSA comes into effect.
Explore our resourcesMTD timeline
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April 2022
MTD for VAT applies to all VAT-registered businesses
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April 2026
MTD for ITSA will apply to self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £50,000
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April 2027
MTD for ITSA will apply to self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £30,000
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Date TBC
MTD for ITSA will apply to partnerships
Plan your approach
Plan your next steps with our expert team
Schedule a consultation with your account manager to get expert advice and create your MTD action plan.
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Estimate your MTD for ITSA workload
Use our handy tool to find out how long it will take to get your sole trader and landlord clients ready.
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Help your clients get to grips with MTD
Introduce the initiative to your clients by downloading our MTD client guide and sharing it with them.
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Did you know your clients could get FreeAgent for free?
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