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From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with gross income above £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC via approved software. The threshold falls to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.
Read our full MTD guide →HMRC confirmed 86,270 taxpayers filed their return on Easter Monday — the first day of the tax year. Almost 740,000 filed in April overall. Filing early means knowing your bill sooner and spreading costs via HMRC's budget payment plan.
View on GOV.UK →Each missed submission earns a penalty point; reaching the threshold triggers a £200 fine. Unlike the old £100 flat penalty, this applies to every late submission and escalates quickly for repeat offenders.
Understand the penalties →Nearly 340,000 people used the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment bill — a 65% year-on-year rise. The app also lets you check your tax code, manage payments on account, and view your full tax history.
View on GOV.UK →Despite MTD for ITSA affecting 2.9 million people, only about 30% are aware of the reforms. Those affected must register with HMRC, choose compliant software, and begin quarterly reporting from April 2026.
Read our MTD preparation guide →