MTD guides

Plain-English answers to the things people actually ask about Making Tax Digital.

MTD Income Tax deadlines 2026–2028

Every MTD quarterly deadline, final declaration due date, and payment date in one place.

Who's in MTD? Thresholds explained

Qualifying income, phased rollout, and how to tell if you're in scope.

When do I actually pay my tax under MTD?

Quarterly updates don't trigger a bill. Payments stay on 31 Jan and 31 Jul.

MTD bridging software for Excel: the full shortlist

Bridging software lets you keep your Excel spreadsheet and still meet MTD. Here's what bridging actually is, the cheapest options, and where it breaks down.

Do I actually have to pay for MTD software?

No. HMRC has a free tool, and several third parties are genuinely free.