Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline. 

Some taxpayers are starting with Making Tax Digital in 2026.  

And, for those taxpayers, 7^th August 2026 is an important date to remember. 

Who does this apply to? 

In 2026, this applies to sole traders or landlords  with turnover (gross income before expenses) over £50,000 on their 2024/25 tax returns. This income can come from either self-employment or property, or both. You can check if this applies to you using this interactive checker tool. 

What is the important date to remember? 

7^th August 2026. It is the first quarterly update deadline for these people to report to HMRC. 

If you need to submit for MTD this year, what do you need to do? 

1. Sign up for MTD for Income Tax  

2. Authorise and connect your software to HMRC 

3. Check you have selected the right accounting period in your software 

4. Use the MTD compatible software to create digital records of your income and expenses from self-employment and property.   

5. Submit your first quarterly update to HMRC by August 7^th. 

You can read more about Making Tax Digital on our website here.