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New TaxAssist podcast series lifts the lid on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
TaxAssist Accountants has teamed up with the Start Your Own Business podcast for a mini-series to explain what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will mean for you and your business.
Last updated 9 Sep 2025 | First published 9 Sep 2025
By Fraser McKay, MCIPR (Accredited) 2 min read
Making Tax Digital
What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax comes into force from April 2026, if you are a sole trader or landlord and earn over £50,000 from self-employment or property. This means you’ll need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC under MTD for Income Tax.
Where can I find out more about Making Tax Digital?
This four-part podcast series, hosted by Start Your Own Business’ Fiona Prior, features TaxAssist Accountants’ experts answering key questions about MTD for Income Tax, offering practical guidance and busting common myths.
The episodes are:
- How will Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affect you?
- How to get ready now for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
- What do you really need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
- Making Tax Digital for Income Tax myth buster.
Episodes are available to stream and subscribe to via all major podcast platforms.
Jo Nockels, Head of Group Practice Capabilities at TaxAssist Accountants said: “With Making Tax Digital for Income Tax being introduced in just a few months’ time, it is surprising how few people still know how it will affect them. That is why we have joined forces with popular podcast Start Your Own Business to give them all the relevant information they need so there are no surprises come April 2026.”
Episode 1 - How will Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affect you?
Episode 2 - How to get ready now for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Episode 3 - What do you really need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Episode 4 - Making Tax Digital for Income Tax myth buster
Sign up for our follow up webinar on 14th October
TaxAssist Accountants will follow the podcast series with a webinar – Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – What You Need To Know on 14th October, at 1pm. It will cover:
- Exactly who is affected by Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
- What steps you need to take now to get your business ready.
- The practical impact for sole traders, landlords, and small business owners.
- How TaxAssist Accountants can support you with MTD-compliant software and advice.
You can sign up for the webinar now by booking your place here.
Frequently Asked Questions
When looking at Making Tax Digital for Income Tax the following thresholds apply:
- From 6th April 2026 if you have an annual business or property income of more than £50,000.
- From 6th April 2027 if you have an annual business or property income of more than £30,000.
- From 6th April 2028 if you have an annual business or property income of more than £20,000.
Yes. From 6th April 2026, landlords with property income above £50,000 will have to consider Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. If you have property income above £30,000 you will have to consider MTD for income tax from 6th April 2027 and above £20,000, from 6th April 2028.Find out more in our guide to MTD for landlords.
Last updated 9 Sep 2025 | First published 9 Sep 2025
Fraser McKay, MCIPR (Accredited)
Fraser is a highly experienced journalist and Accredited PR Professional and joined TaxAssist in 2016. He writes articles covering a wide range of topics relating to small businesses and accounting. In addition, Fraser provides communications training to the network, as well as looking after TaxAssist Accountants' national and local social media channels.
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