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MTD eligibility checker

Find out if you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, and when. Based on the latest HMRC guidance.

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What type of income do you have?

Select the type of self-employed income you receive.

How MTD eligibility works

£50k+

From April 2026

Phase 1. If your 2024-25 qualifying income was £50,000 or more.

£30k+

From April 2027

Phase 2. If your 2025-26 qualifying income was £30,000 or more.

£20k+

From April 2028

Phase 3. If your 2026-27 qualifying income was £20,000 or more.

What counts as qualifying income?

Qualifying income is your gross income (before expenses) from self-employment and/or UK property. It does not include PAYE employment income, partnership profits, dividends, or pensions.