Tax
Making Tax Digital for Landlords
MTD for Income Tax — timelines, thresholds and how to prepare your landlord business.
The Landvale Team·Updated 1 July 2026·7 min read
Key takeaways
MTD for Income Tax lands April 2026 for landlords with >£50k gross rental/self-employed income.
£30k threshold follows in April 2027.
Quarterly digital updates replace one annual return.
Records must be kept in MTD-compatible software.
Landvale is MTD-ready and handles the quarterly filing.
The MTD timeline
•April 2026 — mandatory for individuals with gross income >£50k.
•April 2027 — mandatory for gross income >£30k.
•TBC — extension below £30k under consultation.
What actually changes
•Records must be digital in MTD-compatible software.
•Quarterly updates submitted within one month of quarter end.
•An annual 'final declaration' replaces the SA return.
•Voluntary sign-up is open now for testing.
How to prepare
Get your records into MTD-compatible software now. The transition from a spreadsheet to compliant software is the largest single change.
MTD in Landvale
Landvale is MTD-ready: digital records, quarterly summaries, HMRC submission when the API windows open. No last-minute panic.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes — the April 2026 start for the £50k tier is confirmed.
