MTD IT Mandatory from April 2026

Making Tax Digital Simplified

HMRC-recognised software for self-employed individuals and landlords. Manage your quarterly submissions, track obligations, and stay compliant with ease.

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What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Starting April 2026, if you're self-employed or a landlord with a total income over £50,000, you must:

  • Use MTD-compliant software like ActiveTax instead of the HMRC Gateway
  • Keep digital records of your income and expenses
  • Submit quarterly summaries and an annual return digitally
  • Make year-end adjustments and confirm with a final declaration

Why Choose ActiveTax?

Built specifically for the self-employed and landlords, ActiveTax makes MTD compliance simple and affordable.

Intuitive & Easy

An efficient and easy-to-use online tool for managing your quarterly self-assessment tax obligations, eliminating confusion and saving you time.

Step by Step

ActiveTax understands what is relevant to you and guides you through the submissions process, removing unnecessary information and extra steps.

HMRC Recognised

ActiveTax is officially recognised by HMRC as fully compliant software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Safe & Secure

Keep your data and privacy secure, so you can manage and submit your records with confidence. We use bank-level encryption.

Tax Specialists

We are proud of our technical tax knowledge, so our users don't have to be. We make navigating HMRC requirements straightforward.

Cost-Effective

Designed specifically for the self-employed and landlords, making it a much more affordable option than all-in-one bookkeeping solutions.

Purpose Built for Self-Employed & Landlords

If you're self-employed and/or own a UK or foreign property with earnings over £50,000, ActiveTax helps you stay compliant and organised.

  • Continue to use your spreadsheet - we offer a simple solution to link this with ActiveTax
  • One licence covers all your self-employment and property income
  • Supports Standard and Calendar reporting periods
  • Supports Cash or Accrual accounting
  • Mobile and desktop functionality
  • Quarterly updates are unadjusted and don't have to be 100% accurate

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