Many sole traders and landlords now need a Making Tax Digital accountant who understands both the software and the deadlines. We register you with HMRC, migrate your spreadsheets into recognised cloud software, train your team and file every quarterly update on your behalf. Digital record keeping becomes part of a routine that takes minutes a month, not evenings of paperwork, whether you are a sole trader, landlord or partnership.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC's initiative to digitise the UK tax system. It requires businesses to maintain digital records and submit tax information using compatible software.
MTD for Income Tax has been mandatory since April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords with annual business or property income over £50,000, with the next phase expected from April 2027.
Non-compliance can result in penalties, so we keep your records digital and every quarterly update filed on time, well before each deadline.
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Understanding the key dates in the MTD rollout
Businesses above VAT threshold required to use MTD
Voluntary MTD for self-assessment begins
Required for self-employed and landlords earning over £50,000
End-to-end support from a Making Tax Digital accountant, from software setup to every quarterly submission
Seamless connection with HMRC-approved accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks
Cloud-based bookkeeping ensuring all records are secure and MTD-compliant
Quarterly VAT returns and income tax updates submitted digitally and on time
All our Making Tax Digital packages come at a fixed fee agreed up front after a free consultation — never an hourly rate. Your price is based on your turnover, transaction volume and the services you need, so you always know exactly what you're paying. Every package includes HMRC-recognised software setup, data migration, quarterly submissions, unlimited email support, and a dedicated ACCA-qualified accountant.
Expert guidance through the MTD transition
Full MTD compliance for VAT and income tax
HMRC-approved software selection and setup
Digital record-keeping system implementation
Automated quarterly submissions to HMRC
Ongoing support and compliance monitoring
Training for your team on MTD requirements
We help you select and implement the perfect MTD-compliant solution for your business
Growing businesses with complex needs
Small businesses & freelancers
Established UK businesses
Step-by-step guidance from initial assessment to full compliance
We conduct a comprehensive review of your current accounting systems, identify gaps in MTD compliance, and create a tailored implementation roadmap.
Choose the right HMRC-approved software and configure it specifically for your business requirements.
Seamlessly transfer your historical data and connect all necessary systems for automated workflow.
Comprehensive training sessions for your team and detailed process documentation.
Complete registration with HMRC MTD services and test all submission processes.
Launch your MTD-compliant system with continuous monitoring and expert support.
Understanding MTD requirements for different business types
Mandatory since April 2019
Mandatory since April 2026
Up to £400 per tax period
Not maintaining digital records in MTD-compatible software
15-100% of tax due
Submitting inaccurate data through API connections
£200+ per late submission
Late filing penalties accumulate quickly for repeated defaults
Submission rejection + late filing
Using non-approved software results in rejected returns
Real feedback from businesses we've helped succeed
"1st Accountants transformed our tax management. Their MTD expertise saved us thousands and gave us peace of mind. Highly professional service!"
Sarah Mitchell
Tech Startup Ltd
Keep every other filing digital, on time and with the same team
Making Tax Digital is HMRC's move to a fully digital tax system. For VAT it is already mandatory, and for Income Tax it is now rolling out to sole traders and landlords above the turnover threshold. The good news is that, handled properly, it reduces paperwork and gives you a live view of your tax position.
Our Making Tax Digital accountants take the whole burden off your shoulders: choosing and setting up compliant software, migrating your existing records, keeping everything digital and submitting each quarterly update on time.
Because MTD introduces more frequent reporting, staying organised matters more than ever. We put a repeatable digital routine in place and handle the submissions for you, so you are never caught out by a deadline or a penalty.