Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment, and how it affects you as a freelancer.
Making Tax Digital is a major overhaul of how sole traders and landlords need to report their income to HMRC.
If you made over £50,000 turnover in your last tax return, you probably need to register for MTD ITSA, and report your income and expenses quarterly using approved digital tools, in addition to your final tax return in January.
Read our guides below to learn more.
The next deadline for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment is:
7 August 2026.
For standard tax-year aligned reporting, updates must be submitted within one month following the end of the quarter
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We recommend reading the HMRC guidance carefully or seeking professional financial advice - to ensure you are following the correct rules.
This resource was last updated: 2026-06-26
