Check if and when you must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. For sole traders and landlords.
Your self-employment and property income
Add up all your self-employment and rental income before expenses for each tax year. For a jointly owned property, use your share only. Do not include wages, pensions, dividends or a partnership share. Leave a year blank if you are not sure.
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Your answer
Enter your income for at least one year to see your answer.
Quarterly update deadlines
Once you use Making Tax Digital, your software sends HMRC an update every three months. Each update covers the tax year so far.
6 April to 5 July
7 August
6 April to 5 October
7 November
6 April to 5 January
7 February
6 April to 5 April
7 May
You still finish the year with a final return by 31 January, as now.
Want to know what you will owe?
See your income tax, Class 4 National Insurance and how much to put aside each month.