MTD for Income Tax
Support for sole traders and landlords who need to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software.
Making Tax Digital Accountants Birmingham
Making Tax Digital Accountants for Sole Traders, Landlords and Small Businesses
Gondal Accountancy helps you prepare for Making Tax Digital with MTD-compatible software, digital bookkeeping, VAT return support, quarterly updates and accountant-led tax guidance.
MTD for Income Tax
MTD for VAT
Sole Traders
Landlords
Cloud Accounting
MTD Setup and Filing Support
Get ready before HMRC deadlines arrive
We help check whether MTD applies, set up software, organise records and support ongoing submissions.
Check Your MTD Position
We review your income, VAT status, business type, property income and current bookkeeping process.
Set Up MTD Software
We help choose, configure and connect suitable software, including bank feeds, categories and digital records.
Keep Records Updated
We help organise your invoices, expenses, receipts, bank transactions and bookkeeping records during the year.
MTD for VAT
Help for VAT-registered businesses with digital VAT records, compatible software and VAT return submissions.
MTD Software Setup
Advice and setup for Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, TaxCalc, Zoho Books and MTD-compatible bridging software.
Quarterly Filing Support
Ongoing bookkeeping and submission support so your digital records, income, expenses and tax updates stay organised.
Digital Tax Records
Making Tax Digital Support in Birmingham
Making Tax Digital is changing how sole traders, landlords and businesses keep records and report information to HMRC.
Instead of leaving records until the end of the tax year, MTD requires a more regular digital approach. You may need to keep digital records, use compatible accounting software, submit quarterly updates and complete a year-end tax submission.
Gondal Accountancy helps clients move from paper records, spreadsheets or manual bookkeeping to a practical digital system that is easier to manage and suitable for HMRC requirements.
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Key MTD Dates
Making Tax Digital Dates and Income Thresholds
MTD for Income Tax is being introduced in phases. Your start date depends on your qualifying self-employment and property income.
MTD for VAT
Most VAT-registered businesses must keep digital VAT records and submit VAT returns through compatible software, unless an exemption applies.
Income over £50,000
MTD for Income Tax starts for sole traders and landlords with qualifying self-employment or property income over £50,000.
Income over £30,000
MTD for Income Tax extends to qualifying self-employment or property income over £30,000.
Income over £20,000
MTD for Income Tax extends further to qualifying self-employment or property income over £20,000.
MTD Eligibility
Do You Need to Use Making Tax Digital?
You may need to use Making Tax Digital if you are a self-employed sole trader , landlord , VAT-registered business , or have qualifying income above the relevant HMRC threshold.
Making Tax Digital rules depend on your income level, business structure, VAT position and whether your income comes from self-employment, property, or both.
For many self-employed individuals and landlords , MTD for Income Tax means keeping digital records, using compatible software and sending quarterly updates to HMRC.
For VAT-registered businesses , MTD for VAT means keeping digital VAT records and submitting VAT returns through compatible software. Gondal Accountancy can review your position and explain what you need to do next.
Who Needs to Comply With Making Tax Digital?
- Self-employed sole traders with qualifying self-employment income above the relevant threshold
- Landlords with qualifying UK property income above the relevant threshold
- Individuals with combined self-employment and property income above the threshold
- VAT-registered businesses that need to keep digital VAT records and file VAT returns using compatible software
- Businesses still using paper records, spreadsheets or manual bookkeeping
- Clients who want accountant-led support with MTD-compatible software, bookkeeping and HMRC submissions
Software Setup
MTD-Compatible Accounting Software
The right software should fit the way you work. A landlord with a few rental properties may need a different setup from a VAT-registered shop, contractor, consultant or growing limited company.
We can help you choose, set up and use suitable small business accounting software , connect bank feeds, create bookkeeping categories and keep your digital records organised.
We also support software-specific pages for Xero accountants, QuickBooks accountants and FreeAgent accountants.
Software we can support:
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- FreeAgent
- Sage
- TaxCalc
- Zoho Books
- MTD-compatible bridging software
- Other HMRC-recognised accounting software
Quarterly Updates
MTD Quarterly Update Deadlines
Under MTD for Income Tax, quarterly updates are submitted during the tax year, followed by a year-end process to finalise your tax position.
Quarter 1
Covers: 6 April to 5 July
Deadline: 7 August
Quarter 2
Covers: 6 July to 5 October
Deadline: 7 November
Quarter 3
Covers: 6 October to 5 January
Deadline: 7 February
Quarter 4
Covers: 6 January to 5 April
Deadline: 7 May
Benefits
Benefits of Getting MTD Ready Early
Preparing early gives you time to choose the right system, clean up your records and avoid pressure close to HMRC deadlines.
Stay HMRC Compliant
Keep the right digital records and use compatible software for VAT returns, quarterly updates and year-end submissions.
Avoid Last-Minute Stress
Organise income, expenses, invoices and bank transactions throughout the year instead of rushing before deadlines.
Choose the Right Software
Get help selecting software that suits your business, property portfolio, VAT position and bookkeeping habits.
Reduce Manual Errors
Digital records, bank feeds and regular checks can reduce duplicated work and avoidable bookkeeping mistakes.
Understand Your Tax Position
Better records can give you clearer visibility of income, expenses, VAT, cash flow and estimated tax liabilities.
Accountant-Led Support
Get support from real accountants who can help with setup, bookkeeping, submissions and ongoing tax compliance.
Our Process
Our Making Tax Digital Setup Process
We make MTD preparation simple, practical and suitable for your business or property income.
01
Check Your MTD Position
We review your income, VAT status, business type, property income and current bookkeeping process.
02
Set Up MTD Software
We help choose, configure and connect suitable software, including bank feeds, categories and digital records.
03
Keep Records Updated
We help organise your invoices, expenses, receipts, bank transactions and bookkeeping records during the year.
04
Submit Updates to HMRC
We support VAT returns, quarterly updates, year-end submissions and Self Assessment-related tax filing.
Local Accountants
Local MTD Accountants in Birmingham
Gondal Accountancy provides Making Tax Digital support for clients in Birmingham and across the UK. Whether you are based in Birmingham, Solihull, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry or elsewhere, we can help you move towards digital tax records.
Our aim is to make MTD clear and manageable, especially for sole traders, landlords and small businesses who want accountant-led support rather than trying to handle everything alone.
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- Making Tax Digital accountants Birmingham
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- MTD software setup and bookkeeping
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Get MTD Ready
Need Help with Making Tax Digital?
Speak to Gondal Accountancy about MTD for Income Tax, MTD for VAT, cloud software, quarterly updates and digital bookkeeping.
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FAQs
Making Tax Digital FAQs
Answers to common UK questions about Making Tax Digital, MTD for Income Tax, MTD for VAT, landlords, sole traders and accounting software.
Making Tax Digital, often called MTD, is HMRC’s system for keeping tax records digitally and submitting tax information through compatible software.
MTD for Income Tax applies to many sole traders and landlords registered for Self Assessment with qualifying self-employment or property income above the relevant threshold.
MTD for Income Tax starts from 6 April 2026 for qualifying income over £50,000, from 6 April 2027 for income over £30,000, and from 6 April 2028 for income over £20,000.
Yes. Landlords with qualifying property income above the relevant threshold may need to follow MTD for Income Tax rules.
Yes. Sole traders with qualifying self-employment income above the relevant threshold may need to keep digital records and submit updates using compatible software.
Most VAT-registered businesses must keep digital VAT records and submit VAT returns using compatible software, unless an exemption applies.
MTD changes how records and updates are submitted, but you will still need to finalise your tax position for the year through the required year-end process.
You need software that is compatible with MTD. This may include cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage or suitable bridging software.
Some taxpayers may continue using spreadsheets if they are connected to suitable MTD-compatible bridging software, but the digital link and submission process must meet HMRC requirements.
Yes. An accountant can help check whether MTD applies, set up software, organise digital records, support quarterly updates and assist with year-end tax submissions.
Cloud Accounting Software
Small Business Accounting Software
Explore our accounting software support for Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Making Tax Digital.
Xero Accountants
Xero is simple cloud accounting software for micro-businesses and small businesses. As Xero partners, we can help you get more from the platform and keep your accounts organised.
QuickBooks Accountants
QuickBooks is widely used by small businesses . Our QuickBooks accountants can help with setup, bookkeeping, VAT records and ongoing support.
FreeAgent Accountants
FreeAgent is simple accounting software for UK small businesses . It helps you view your finances in real time, while our FreeAgent-friendly accountants support your business records.
Making Tax Digital Accountants
Get ready for Making Tax Digital with support for MTD-compatible software, digital bookkeeping, VAT records, Income Tax updates and quarterly HMRC submissions.
Need More Guidance?
Would You Like to Know More?
Speak to Gondal Accountancy for clear, practical advice on accountancy, tax, bookkeeping and digital record-keeping for your business.
We support clients across a wide range of sectors and industries. Whether you are a sole trader, landlord, limited company or growing business, our team can guide you towards the right accounting support.