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Making Tax Digital for Small Business 2026: Complete Guide
Making tax digital for small business 2026: sole traders and landlords with combined gross income over £50,000 must use HMRC-recognised software to keep digital records and submit quarterly income updates from 6 April 2026. The first quarterly submission deadline is 7 August 2026. Payment dates do not change. Quarterly updates are information summaries only — not tax returns, not additional payments. The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. This guide covers every eligibility question, all three deadlines, software options compared, and 30+ real scenarios from UK Facebook groups and Reddit — with straight answers based on current HMRC guidance.
Originally published at ThriveOnz360.com — the UK SME platform for honest tool reviews, compliance guides, and exclusive deals.
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