Making Tax Digital
A UK government initiative starting April 2026, requiring self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £50,000 to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government initiative to modernise the tax system by replacing paper records with digital record-keeping, improving accuracy and reducing errors.
Purpose
To improve tax accuracy, reduce errors, and modernise the UK tax system
Who is Affected
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 (from April 2026), reducing to £30,000 (from April 2027)
Key Requirements
What You Must Do
- Maintain digital records using functional, compatible software
- Submit quarterly updates
- Submit a final end-of-year return
Timeline
Mandatory for those with turnover over £50,000
Mandatory for those with turnover over £30,000
Alternatives
If you do not meet these income thresholds, you may not need to comply with MTD, but you may still choose to use digital tools.
The Problem
Making Tax Digital Is Changing How Landlords Manage Their Finances
From April 2026, landlords earning £50,000+ annually must comply with Making Tax Digital requirements. This means landlords must:
- Maintain digital records of rental income and expenses
- Submit quarterly updates to HMRC
- Keep records in MTD-compatible software
Many landlords currently rely on:
- • Spreadsheets
- • Manual bookkeeping
- • Separate accounting software
- • Disconnected property management tools
This often leads to duplicate work, missing records, and stress when preparing tax updates.
PropertyWorks App
Portfolio Management + MTD Preparation in One Platform
PropertyWorks automatically organises your rental income and expenses into MTD-ready reports, helping landlords prepare for Making Tax Digital while managing their property portfolio in one place.
No spreadsheets. No duplicate systems.
How PropertyWorks App Helps
Automatic Categorisation
PropertyWorks categorises your rental income and expenses based on your portfolio activity.
MTD-Ready Quarterly Reports
Your data is structured into reports ready to review and submit.
Digital Records Maintained Automatically
As you manage your portfolio, your financial records update automatically.
No Double Data Entry
Your property activity and financial records live in the same system.
- Import Historical Data
- P.A.Ws 🐾 help organise historical income and expense data quickly
🚀 Available Q2 2026
We are currently developing full integration to support seamless Making Tax Digital workflows.
Why Landlords Use PropertyWorks App
Save Time
Stop manually tracking income and expenses across multiple systems.
Reduce Errors
Automatic categorisation helps maintain consistent records.
Stay Ready for MTD
Your rental activity is organised into MTD-ready financial records.
One Platform for Your Portfolio
Manage properties and financial records in the same system.
Who PropertyWorks App Is Built For
PropertyWorks App is designed for:
- Individual landlords
- Portfolio landlords
- Property investors
- Property managers managing rental income
Especially useful for landlords preparing for Making Tax Digital compliance from April 2026.
Prepare for Making Tax Digital with PropertyWorks App
Start organising your rental income and expenses today so you're ready for the 2026 transition.
Why PropertyWorks
Built specifically for landlords
Prepare for the 2026 MTD transition
Your portfolio and tax records in one system