MTD Explained

Making Tax Digital, explained simply

Understand what Making Tax Digital means, who it affects, and how Simply MTD gives small businesses and landlords a free, simple way to start keeping digital records for MTD.

1

Self-employed individuals

Sole traders and freelancers may need to follow MTD for Income Tax.

2

Landlords

Property income can bring individuals within MTD for Income Tax.

3

VAT-registered businesses

Must keep digital records and use compatible VAT software

4

Accountants and agents

Agents need tools to help clients record, review and submit online.

What is MTD?

MTD is HMRC's move to digital record keeping and tax reporting

Keep business and tax records digitally using compatible software

Submit required tax information to HMRC online

Reduce manual records, paper processes and last-minute admin

Stay organised throughout the year with clearer financial records

Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

This changes how certain self-employed individuals and landlords report income to HMRC. It starts from April 2026 for those with qualifying income over £50,000, then extends to lower income thresholds in later years.

Digital records

Keep your income and expense records in HMRC-recognised MTD-compatible software.

Quarterly updates

Year-end finalisation

Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

This changes how certain self-employed individuals and landlords report income to HMRC. It starts from April 2026 for those with qualifying income over £50,000, then extends to lower income thresholds in later years.

Digital records

Keep your income and expense records in HMRC-recognised MTD-compatible software.

Quarterly updates

Year-end finalisation

Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

This changes how certain self-employed individuals and landlords report income to HMRC. It starts from April 2026 for those with qualifying income over £50,000, then extends to lower income thresholds in later years.

Digital records

Keep your income and expense records in HMRC-recognised MTD-compatible software.

Quarterly updates

Year-end finalisation

Making Tax Digital for VAT

VAT-registered businesses, unless exempt, must keep VAT records digitally and submit VAT returns to HMRC using MTD-compatible software. Simply MTD helps you keep clear VAT records, review your return figures and submit with confidence.

Digital VAT records

Keep your VAT sales and purchase records digitally in compatible software.

VAT return figures

Submit to HMRC

Organised expense records, without the effort

VAT-registered businesses, unless exempt, must keep VAT records digitally and submit VAT returns to HMRC using MTD-compatible software. Simply MTD helps you keep clear VAT records, review your return figures and submit with confidence.

Snap and store receipts

Keep your VAT sales and purchase records digitally in compatible software.

VAT return figures

Submit to HMRC

Making Tax Digital for VAT

VAT-registered businesses, unless exempt, must keep VAT records digitally and submit VAT returns to HMRC using MTD-compatible software. Simply MTD helps you keep clear VAT records, review your return figures and submit with confidence.

Digital VAT records

Keep your VAT sales and purchase records digitally in compatible software.

VAT return figures

Submit to HMRC

Who is affected?

Built for non-accountants

Simple bookkeeping without needing to learn accounting jargon.

Clear, guided steps

Know what to do next and what still needs attention.

Clear, guided steps

Know what to do next and what still needs attention.

Helpful automation

Save time with automation while staying in control.

Records that make sense

Keep information organised in a way that is easy to review..

Built around you

MTD does not need to feel complicated

Follow clear steps for records, reviews and submissions

See what is complete and what still needs attention

Review your figures before anything is submitted

Use simple tools without a steep learning curve

Pricing

Straightforward pricing with no hidden costs

80% off for 6 months

Cancel at any time

Making Tax Digital-compatible

Monthly

Annually

Save 50%

FREE

Best for getting started with basic digital records.

£0

/month

Record Income and Expenses

Up to 10 Invoices

MTD Income Tax Updates

Intelligent Al chat support

Guides and Resources

Invite your Accountant

CORE

For startups and individuals submitting Income Tax updates

£1

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £5/mo

Everything in Free, plus:

Up to 50 Invoices

1 Bank Feed

Snap and Store receipts

Up to 500 attachments

1 additional user

Intelligent Al chat support

PRO

Best for VAT-registered businesses and landlords

£2

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £10/mo

Everything in Core, plus:

Up to 150 Invoices

MTD VAT submissions

Up to 3 Bank Feeds

Up to 1,000 attachments

Up to 3 additional users

Multi-currency

Human support

PREMIUM

Best for larger businesses with multiple users

£3

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £15/mo

Everything in Pro, plus:

Up to 150 Invoices

Up to 5 Bank Feeds

Up to 3 Bank Feeds

Up to 2,000 attachments

Up to 5 additional users

Priority Human support

Monthly

Annually

Save 50%

FREE

Best for getting started with basic digital records.

£0

/month

Record Income and Expenses

Up to 10 Invoices

MTD Income Tax Updates

Intelligent Al chat support

Guides and Resources

Invite your Accountant

CORE

For startups and individuals submitting Income Tax updates

£1

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £5/mo

Everything in Free, plus:

Up to 50 Invoices

1 Bank Feed

Snap and Store receipts

Up to 500 attachments

1 additional user

Intelligent Al chat support

PRO

Best for VAT-registered businesses and landlords

£2

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £10/mo

Everything in Core, plus:

Up to 150 Invoices

MTD VAT submissions

Up to 3 Bank Feeds

Up to 1,000 attachments

Up to 3 additional users

Multi-currency

Human support

PREMIUM

Best for larger businesses with multiple users

£3

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £15/mo

Everything in Pro, plus:

Up to 150 Invoices

Up to 5 Bank Feeds

Up to 3 Bank Feeds

Up to 2,000 attachments

Up to 5 additional users

Priority Human support

Monthly

Annually

Save 50%

FREE

Best for getting started with basic digital records.

£0

/month

Record Income and Expenses

Up to 10 Invoices

MTD Income Tax Updates

Intelligent Al chat support

Guides and Resources

Invite your Accountant

CORE

For startups and individuals submitting Income Tax updates

£1

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £5/mo

Everything in Free, plus:

Up to 50 Invoices

1 Bank Feed

Snap and Store receipts

Up to 500 attachments

1 additional user

Intelligent Al chat support

PRO

Best for VAT-registered businesses and landlords

£2

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £10/mo

Everything in Core, plus:

Up to 150 Invoices

MTD VAT submissions

Up to 3 Bank Feeds

Up to 1,000 attachments

Up to 3 additional users

Multi-currency

Human support

PREMIUM

Best for larger businesses with multiple users

£3

/month

Save 80% for 6 months, then £15/mo

Everything in Pro, plus:

Up to 150 Invoices

Up to 5 Bank Feeds

Up to 3 Bank Feeds

Up to 2,000 attachments

Up to 5 additional users

Priority Human support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making Tax Digital?

Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s system for keeping tax records digitally and sending tax information online using compatible software.

Who does Making Tax Digital apply to?

What is MTD-compatible software?

What is MTD for Income Tax?

When does MTD for Income Tax start?

What is qualifying income for MTD for Income Tax?

Do landlords and sole traders need to follow MTD?

Do I have to pay tax every quarter under MTD?

Do quarterly updates replace the year-end tax return?

Is Making Tax Digital already required for VAT?

When did MTD for VAT start?

Does Simply MTD help with Making Tax Digital?

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Registered in England and Wales

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

Copyright © 2026 by Simply MTD Ltd.

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Simply MTD Ltd (Company No. 14230655)
Registered in England and Wales

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

Copyright © 2026 by Simply MTD Ltd.

Privacy Notice

Cookie Notice

Terms of Service

Website Terms

Simply MTD Ltd (Company No. 14230655)
Registered in England and Wales

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

SOLUTIONS FOR

Sole Traders

Small Businesses

Landlords

Accountants

Copyright © 2026 by Simply MTD Ltd.

Privacy Notice

Cookie Notice

Terms of Service

Website Terms

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