MTD guides: Making Tax Digital, in plain English
Everything a UK landlord or sole trader needs to understand Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — free, no jargon, written around HMRC's published rules.
MTD penalties in 2026/27: the bit almost every guide gets wrong
There are no penalty points for late quarterly updates this tax year. What the easement does and does not cover, and what changes in 2027/28.
MTD bridging software explained: what it is, why spreadsheets need it, and how to choose (2026/27)
What bridging software is, why HMRC requires it for spreadsheet users, and how VitalTax, 123 Sheets, Easy MTD and AbraTax compare — plus how to choose.
Making Tax Digital for landlords: the plain-English guide (2026/27)
Who's in scope for MTD as a landlord, the 2026/27 deadlines, the three obligations, the traps, and the cheapest compliant route — in plain English.
MTD quarterly deadlines 2026/27: every date, and what happens if you miss one
All MTD for Income Tax deadlines for 2026/27 — including 7 November 2026 — plus how penalty points work and what to do if you've already missed one.
Can you use a spreadsheet for Making Tax Digital? Yes — here's how (2026/27)
HMRC allows spreadsheets for Making Tax Digital — if you keep digital records and submit via bridging software with digital links. Here's the full setup.
Free MTD software for Income Tax: what genuinely exists (2026/27)
Genuinely free MTD for Income Tax options — AbraTax, VitalTax, Easy MTD — what free tiers leave out, and a fully compliant stack for under £20 in year one.
Never miss a deadline: grab the free MTD Deadline Pack — every 2026/27 date on your phone with two-week warnings, plus a one-page cheatsheet.
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