Making Tax Digital • Mid Sussex
MTD for Income Tax Accountants in Haywards Heath
Digivolve helps sole traders and landlords move to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: compliant digital records, quarterly updates and a year-end return filed through compatible software, without the quarterly panic.
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Not sure when it applies to you? Use our MTD for Income Tax start-date checker.
- From 6 April 2026: qualifying income over £50,000
- From 6 April 2027: qualifying income over £30,000
- From 6 April 2028: qualifying income over £20,000
- Local: Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lindfield, Cuckfield
What is MTD for Income Tax?
MTD for Income Tax is HMRC's move away from annual catch-up Self Assessment towards digital record keeping and regular updates submitted through MTD-compatible software. Done properly, it improves visibility over your tax position during the year.
Quarterly updates
Summaries of income and expenses sent to HMRC each quarter from your digital records.
Year-end return
Your Self Assessment tax return submitted through compatible software for business and property figures.
Paying tax
Tax is still due by 31 January following the tax year. Quarterly updates are not four separate bills.
Who is affected
Sole traders and landlords, based on qualifying income from self-employment and property in an earlier tax year.
What you need to do to get ready
- Get bookkeeping up to date so quarterly reporting is realistic.
- Choose compliant software or confirm your current tools are compatible.
- Separate business finances with a dedicated account.
- Implement a quarterly routine so reporting is consistent and low-effort.
It is worth preparing early. The best time to improve bookkeeping and software is before you are forced to change.
How Digivolve supports MTD for Income Tax
Readiness review
What applies to you and when, based on your qualifying income. Start with our MTD start-date checker.
Software setup
Onboarding to compatible cloud software and connecting your bank feeds.
Bookkeeping tidy-up
Process redesign so records stay clean through the year.
Quarterly support
Quarterly check-ins and updates, plus the year-end Self Assessment return.
We work with consultants, trades, creatives, property investors and landlords across Haywards Heath, many of whom previously relied on annual bookkeeping catch-up. Related: Making Tax Digital accountants and MTD for VAT.
Frequently asked questions
- Does MTD for Income Tax replace my Self Assessment tax return?
- No. You submit quarterly updates during the year and then submit your Self Assessment tax return through compatible software by 31 January following the tax year.
- Can I still use spreadsheets?
- Sometimes, but you still need an MTD-compliant approach and compatible software for submissions. We confirm the simplest compliant setup for your circumstances.
- Do quarterly updates have to be perfect?
- Quarterly updates keep your reporting current. Full accuracy is confirmed at year end. We help you keep records clean throughout the year so year end is straightforward.
- Can I sign up early?
- Yes, HMRC allows voluntary sign-up in some circumstances. We can advise whether it is suitable for you.
Official guidance
Speak to an MTD for Income Tax accountant
If you want a clear plan, compliant software and a simple quarterly routine, book a consultation and we will walk you through the most practical route to compliance.