{"id":49705,"date":"2026-04-01T16:27:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=49705"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:27:26","slug":"mtd-checks-before-april","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-news\/mtd-checks-before-april\/","title":{"rendered":"MTD: 5 last-minute checks before 6 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax officially kicks off on 6 April 2026. While the shift from one annual tax return to quarterly digital submissions can sound daunting, it\u2019s mostly about changing your habits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are five last-minute checks to make sure you\u2019re ready to hit the ground running on 6 April.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-double-check-your-gross-income-threshold\">1. Double-check your gross income threshold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It could be worth taking 10 minutes to look back at your 2024-25 records. The MTD requirement is triggered if your total gross income (before any expenses are deducted) is over \u00a350,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the distinction \u2013 remember your total gross income is based on your turnover, not your profit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">combined income \u2013 if you have income from both a trade and a rental property, you must add these together to see if you hit the threshold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-make-sure-your-software-is-fully-connected\">2. Make sure your software is fully connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTD requires \u2018functional compatible software\u2019 that can connect directly with HMRC. Manual entries into the old tax portal are no longer an option for your quarterly updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">what to do \u2013 log into your accounting software and look for an MTD settings or connections tab and make sure it\u2019s set up correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">bridging software \u2013 if you\u2019re keeping your records in a spreadsheet, make sure you\u2019ve signed up for a bridging tool that can digitally link your data to HMRC&#8217;s systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-commit-to-digital-record-keeping-from-day-one\">3. Commit to digital record-keeping from day one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new rules, the requirement to keep digital records starts on 6 April. This means every receipt and invoice should be recorded electronically as soon as possible after the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the habit \u2013 try to build a consistent digital bookkeeping habit. Whether that\u2019s taking photos of receipts or logging them daily into your software, start this habit from 6 April so you\u2019re prepared when your first update is due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">bank feeds \u2013 if your software allows it, connect your business bank account. This can sometimes automate much of the record-keeping by pulling your transactions directly into your digital ledger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-map-out-your-new-quarterly-deadlines\">4. Map out your new quarterly deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shift from one annual filing to quarterly updates is perhaps the biggest change to your workflow. Marking these dates in your calendar now will help you manage your time effectively throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Accounting period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dates covered<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Submission deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>First<\/strong><\/td><td>6 April to 5 July 2026<\/td><td>5 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Second<\/strong><\/td><td>6 July to 5 October 2026<\/td><td>5 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Third<\/strong><\/td><td>6 October to 5 January 2027<\/td><td>5 February 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fourth<\/strong><\/td><td>6 January to 5 April 2027<\/td><td>5 May 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-300-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69910985 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note on penalties: HMRC has introduced a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/penalties-for-income-tax-self-assessment-volunteers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">points-based penalty system<\/a> for late filing. Try to familiarise yourself with the process ahead of the switch to MTD.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-verify-your-government-gateway-access\">5. Verify your government gateway access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s easy to forget your login details when you only use them once or twice a year. But your software will need to be authorised with your Government Gateway account to send data to HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">authorisation \u2013 make sure you\u2019ve followed the prompts within your software to allow it to interact with your HMRC account. This authorisation usually needs to be refreshed every 18 months, so starting fresh now could be a good idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">what do do \u2013 log into your Government Gateway account today to make sure your password and two-factor authentication are working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-tax-guides-for-small-businesses\">More tax guides for small businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/self-employed-tax-changes\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1514\">Small business tax changes: new thresholds, rates, and allowances<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/what-is-a-business-tax-account\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"24805\">What is a business tax account? HMRC\u2019s BTA explained for small businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/what-is-the-tax-allowance\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"33279\">Tax-free allowance 2025-26: what it means for your business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/self-assessment\/self-employed-expenses\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1511\">Reduce your tax bill by claiming these self-employed expenses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready to set up your cover?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the UK&#8217;s biggest <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\" >business insurance<\/a> providers, we specialise in <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"734\" >public liability insurance<\/a> and protect more trades than anybody else. 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