Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s big tax change designed to move away from paper and old style tax returns. Instead of sending one annual self assessment, you’ll keep digital records in compatible software and send quarterly updates direct to HMRC. This is all about reducing errors and giving you a clearer view of your tax in real time. MTD for VAT is already live, but the big shift is MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment. From April 2026, if you’re self employed or a landlord earning over £50,0