Sole traders and landlords over £50,000 already send HMRC an update every quarter. From April 2027 that's anyone over £30,000. Check where you stand in 60 seconds, then compare fixed-fee quotes from up to 3 qualified UK accountants.
Countdown to Q2 quarterly update due
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Already over £50,000? Your update for 6 July – 5 October has to reach HMRC by 7 November.
We only accept practices that are members of a recognised UK professional body:
Source: GOV.UK – Find out if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
We check whether, and from when, Making Tax Digital applies to you.
Up to 3 accountants near you who specialise in sole traders or landlords and use HMRC-recognised software.
Get fixed-fee quotes. Pick one – or none. There's no charge to you either way.
Anyone in the UK can call themselves an accountant, so we check four things first. Accountants pay us for each introduction – that's how this stays free for you.
Membership number checked against ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, CIOT/ATT or ICAS registers.
Every practice must be AML-supervised, as UK law requires.
They must be able to file quarterly updates for clients using HMRC-recognised software.
Practices agree to quote you a clear fixed fee, so you can compare like for like.
Based on qualifying income: your gross self-employment and property income combined, from the tax return two years earlier.
Already mandatory. Quarterly updates are running now.
~860k sole traders & landlords
Based on your 2025/26 tax return – the one due by 31 January 2027. Now is the time to prepare.
~970k more people
Planned next phase, announced by the Government.
4 + 1 filings a year
Figures: HMRC estimates. MTD Match is independent and not affiliated with HMRC.
| Quarter | Period | Submit by |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 6 Apr – 5 Jul 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Q2 | 6 Jul – 5 Oct 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 Next |
| Q3 | 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | 7 Feb 2027 |
| Q4 | 6 Jan – 5 Apr 2027 | 7 May 2027 |
| Final | Tax year 2026/27 | 31 Jan 2028 |
Already over £50,000 and not set up yet? An accountant can usually get you filing within days.
Get matched – freeTypical monthly fees for Making Tax Digital, so you know what a fair quote looks like before anyone calls.
| You are… | You do it yourself | Accountant files for you | Full service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole trader, one business | £0–£15 | £30–£60 | £60–£120 |
| Construction trades (often CIS) | £0–£15 | £35–£70 | £70–£130 |
| Online sellers and traders | £0–£20 | £40–£75 | £80–£150 |
| Landlord, 1–3 UK properties | £0–£15 | £25–£50 | £50–£90 |
| Self-employed and a landlord | £0–£20 | £50–£90 | £90–£160 |
| Overseas property | £0–£15 | £50–£90 | £80–£150 |
Per month. Indicative ranges from published UK price lists, checked October 2026. Not a quote – your fee depends on how many transactions you have, how tidy your records are and where you live.
What counts as income, what you can claim, and your week in accountant language.
An HMRC rule that requires sole traders and landlords above an income threshold to keep digital records with compatible software and send a summary of income and expenses every quarter, followed by a final declaration after the tax year ends.
Roughly £30–£60 a month for a sole trader and £25–£50 for a landlord with 1–3 properties, if you keep your records in an app and the accountant sends the updates. See our price guide for other situations.
No. Accountants pay us to be introduced to you. You only pay an accountant if you decide to hire one.
Not yet, but the threshold is planned to fall to £20,000 from April 2028. You can still ask for quotes or join voluntarily.
Usually only your share of the gross rent counts towards your qualifying income. An accountant can confirm your position.
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