If you're a self-employed worker – whether you’re a consultant, solicitor, or otherwise – Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is a major change that will build on the digital tools you likely already use. It’s the biggest transformation since self assessment launched in 1997 and I believe this change will make your life easier.

What’s changing

 From April 2026, if your turnover is above £50,000 from self employment and property income combined, you will need to use MTD-compatible software to keep digital records for sending HMRC quarterly updates and your tax returns.

Those with turnover above £30,000 will follow from April 2027 and with turnover above £20,000, in April 2028.