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.
Do I actually have to pay for MTD software?
No. HMRC has a free tool, and several third parties are genuinely free.