When does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax start?

HMRC has confirmed that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment will apply to self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income above certain thresholds. The rollout is expected to begin from April 2026 for those with income over £50,000, with phased expansion. Check GOV.UK for the latest timeline.

Does LandlordFlow file tax returns for landlords?

No. LandlordFlow is not a tax filing tool. It helps you maintain cleaner digital records for your rental income and expenses, so you are better prepared when Making Tax Digital applies. You should always use an accountant or HMRC-recognised software for filing.

What kind of records does LandlordFlow help landlords keep?

LandlordFlow helps you track rental income, property expenses, compliance dates, documents, and tenancy details — the foundational records landlords need for good administration and MTD readiness.

Can I use LandlordFlow alongside my accountant?

Yes. LandlordFlow is designed to help you stay organised. The cleaner your records are, the easier it is for your accountant to prepare your tax submissions.

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Quietly ready for MTD, quarter after quarter

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) is HMRC's move to quarterly digital reporting, expected from April 2026 for UK landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. LandlordFlow keeps your records organised so the filing side becomes routine.

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What it means

What does Making Tax Digital mean for landlords?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is an HMRC initiative that requires individuals, including landlords, with qualifying income above certain thresholds to keep digital records and use compatible software to submit updates to HMRC.

For landlords, this means rental income and allowable expenses will need to be recorded digitally, with quarterly summary updates submitted through MTD-compatible software.

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Why it matters

Why digital record-keeping matters

Good record-keeping is the foundation of MTD readiness. If your rental income and expenses are already well-organised in a digital system, the transition to MTD-compatible filing will be simpler.

Landlords who still rely on paper receipts, spreadsheets, or memory for their financial records face a steeper adjustment. Starting to keep clean digital records now reduces the burden later.

How software helps

How software supports MTD readiness

Property management software like LandlordFlow helps landlords build good digital record-keeping habits. By recording income, expenses, and key property information in a structured system, you create the kind of organised records that support MTD readiness — even before you need MTD-compatible filing software.

Note: LandlordFlow supports record-keeping and organisation. It is not an HMRC-recognised MTD filing tool. Always consult an accountant or use HMRC-compatible software for actual tax submissions.

What we help organise

What LandlordFlow helps you organise

Rental income records by property
Property-related expenses and costs
Tenancy details and key dates
Compliance obligations and deadlines
Property documents and certificates
Maintenance logs

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