Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax made simple

A Plain English Guide for Sole Traders & Landlords

Confused about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA)?

This practical guide has been created to help sole traders and landlords understand the upcoming changes without having to read complicated HMRC guidance.

Written in plain English and based on real questions commonly asked by taxpayers, this guide explains what MTD for ITSA means, whether it applies to you, and the steps you can take to prepare.

Inside this guide you'll learn:

✓ Whether MTD for ITSA applies to you

✓ The income thresholds and key dates

✓ What digital record keeping means

✓ How quarterly updates work

✓ What stays the same and what changes

✓ Common myths and misconceptions

✓ Tax payment dates explained

✓ Exemption guidance

✓ Practical bookkeeping tips

✓ How to prepare for MTD with confidence

✓ MTD readiness scorecard

✓ Useful resources and next steps

Who is this guide for?

• Sole traders

• Self-employed individuals

• Freelancers

• Landlords

• Property owners with rental income

• Anyone wanting a simple introduction to MTD for ITSA

Important Information*

This guide is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

The guide is intended for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional tax advice.

This is a digital PDF download. No physical product will be shipped.