Making Tax Digital checker: does MTD apply to you?

Enter your income from self-employment and property, before expenses. We’ll tell you if and when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you, and show our working.

Where do you live for tax?
Your income before expenses

Use the totals from your Self Assessment return, before any costs are taken off. For a property you own with someone else, enter only your share. The boxes start with example figures; replace them with yours.

Income2024/252025/262026/27
Qualifying income£0£0£0
2026/27 is the current tax year, so use your best estimate.

Doesn’t count: wages, pensions, savings interest, dividends and your share of a partnership’s profit.

Your result

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    How we worked it out

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    You’re in once income goes over the threshold in the tax year HMRC checks. Exactly £30,000 doesn’t count.

    Can’t reasonably use a computer because of age, disability, where you live or your religion? You may be able to apply for an exemption.

    This checker gives general information, not tax advice. MTD HQ is independent and not affiliated with HMRC. To confirm, use HMRC’s own MTD eligibility checker. Rules checked 1 October 2026.