Signing Up for MTD for ITSA

If you’re self-employed or a landlord with income over £50,000, you’ll need to follow Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) from April 2026. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to signing up for MTD for ITSA to help you.

Step 1: Check If You’re Eligible

You can sign up now if:

You’re a UK resident
You’re registered for Self Assessment
Your income from self-employment or property is over £50,000

From April 2027, the income threshold lowers to £30,000.

Step 2: Choose MTD-Compatible Software

You’ll need software that can:

Keep digital records of your income and expenses
Send updates to HMRC automatically

Some HMRC-recognised options include:

QuickBooks
Xero
FreeAgent
1-2-3 Sheets (for spreadsheet users)

Step 3: Create a Government Gateway Account

If you don’t already have one:

Visit gov.uk
Choose “Sign in” or “Create sign in details”
Keep your login info safe—you’ll use it often

Step 4: Sign Up for MTD for ITSA

Once you have your software and Gateway account:

Go to the HMRC MTD sign-up page
Log in using your Gateway ID
Provide details like:
- National Insurance number
- Business start date
- Software provider

You’ll receive confirmation from HMRC within 72 hours.

Step 5: Start Using the Software

Keep track of all income and expenses
Submit quarterly updates on time
File your End of Year Submission after year-end

Need Help Signing Up for MTD for ITSA?

I help sole traders like you:

Choose and set up the right software
Learn how to keep digital records
Stay on top of deadlines and submissions

Why It Pays to Prepare Early

Avoid last-minute stress
Reduce risk of missing deadlines
Make the most of accountant support and automation tools

How I’m helping with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

As an AAT Licensed Accountant with years of MTD experience, I can help with:

Checking when MTD applies to you
Choosing and setting up software like QuickBooks or FreeAgent
Showing you how to use it, or managing it for you
Submitting all required quarterly and annual updates

📞 Let’s chat now – don’t wait until 2026.

Need Help with MTD for ITSA Key Dates and Deadlines?

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📞 Call: 07867 410938

📧 Email: ross@moorefinancialmanagement.wales

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Mistakes can be costly.

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