Making Tax Digital

Stay up to date with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) and learn how to stay compliant with the latest HMRC requirements. As digital tax rules continue to evolve, it’s essential to understand what’s changing and how it affects you. In this section, you’ll find expert guides, practical tips and regular updates to help you prepare for Making Tax Digital, manage your tax obligations and keep your tax admin simple.

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Jointly owned property under MTD: who reports what?
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Jointly owned property under MTD: who reports what?

Own rental property jointly? Learn exactly who reports what under Making Tax Digital for landlords and how quarterly reporting works.

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Common MTD mistakes and how to avoid them
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Common MTD mistakes and how to avoid them

Worried about Making Tax Digital? Discover the most common MTD mistakes and how !Coconut helps self-employed people stay compliant with digital records and quarterly updates.

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HMRC MTD for self-employed landlords 2026: what’s happening and what you need to do
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HMRC MTD for self-employed landlords 2026: what’s happening and what you need to do

HMRC MTD for self-employed landlords 2026 is coming. Find out who it affects, when it starts and how to get ready with less admin stress.

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MTD made simple: preparing your business for quarterly reporting
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MTD made simple: preparing your business for quarterly reporting

Worried about the MTD deadline? Follow this simple step-by-step guide to prepare your business for quarterly MTD reporting and stay compliant with ease.

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5 features to look for in MTD for Income Tax software
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5 features to look for in MTD for Income Tax software

Discover the 5 key features to look for in MTD for Income Tax software. Stay compliant, save time and make digital recordkeeping simple for self-employed professionals.

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MTD penalty points: what they are and how to avoid them
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MTD penalty points: what they are and how to avoid them

Find out how the new MTD penalty points system works, how many points lead to a £200 fine and what you can do to avoid penalties when Making Tax Digital begins in 2026.

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How Do I Sign Up for Making Tax Digital? Our Step-By-Step Guide
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How Do I Sign Up for Making Tax Digital? Our Step-By-Step Guide

Find out how to sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Get step-by-step instructions, what you need and how Coconut simplifies MTD reporting.

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How to keep digital records for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
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How to keep digital records for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Unsure how to keep digital records for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? Learn what counts as digital, what to record, and how Coconut makes MTD simple and stress-free.

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: key dates and deadlines to know
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: key dates and deadlines to know

Unsure when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts? See key MTD dates, who’s affected and what to do before April 2026, plus how Coconut keeps you ready and compliant.

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Can you get an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
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Can you get an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Not sure if you’re exempt from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? Find out what ‘digitally excluded’ means, who qualifies and how to apply, plus how Coconut makes MTD quick and easy.

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MTD for Income Tax and CIS: key facts for subcontractors
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MTD for Income Tax and CIS: key facts for subcontractors

Confused about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? Our guide explains what it means for subcontractors in the UK, including key dates, quarterly updates and how Coconut makes compliance easy.

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Claiming Back CIS Deductions: How to Reclaim Tax if You’ve Paid Too Much
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Claiming Back CIS Deductions: How to Reclaim Tax if You’ve Paid Too Much

Confused about CIS deductions? Our guide explains what 20% and 30% mean for subcontractors in the UK and shows how Coconut makes managing them quick and easy.

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How to get your cash clients ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
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How to get your cash clients ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

What should you be telling your cash clients about getting ready for MTD for Income Tax and what will they need to do with their cash takings when introduced?

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Coconut in top spot for HMRC Making Tax Digital for Income Tax software provision
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Coconut in top spot for HMRC Making Tax Digital for Income Tax software provision

Coconut is now HMRC-approved Making Tax Digital for Income Tax IT software. A simple way for sole traders and landlords to get ready for digital tax in 2026 and beyond.

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What Is Making Tax Digital? The Ultimate Guide for Sole Traders
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What Is Making Tax Digital? The Ultimate Guide for Sole Traders

Are you ready for Making Tax Digital, or still figuring out what that means? This post contains everything you need to know to prepare for the new system and simplify your tax admin—so you can focus on the stuff that really matters.

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Our Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment Software Is HMRC-Recognised for Digital Record-Keeping & Quarterly Submissions
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Our Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment Software Is HMRC-Recognised for Digital Record-Keeping & Quarterly Submissions

Calling all accountants and bookkeepers! Coconut’s software is now HMRC-recognised for handling Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment digital record-keeping and quarterly submissions requirements, and our Pilot Programme is now open.

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Delay: What You Need to Know
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Delay: What You Need to Know

‍In December 2022, HMRC announced that it will be delaying the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) until April 2026, and that it will also be changing the income thresholds for eligibility. 

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: A Guide for Sole Traders
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: A Guide for Sole Traders

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will change how sole traders keep records and declare their income from April 2026. That might seem a long way off, but it's important to be prepared—here's our guide to everything you need to know.

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Making Tax Digital Deadlines: Explained
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Making Tax Digital Deadlines: Explained

Do you know when you need to be signed up for Making Tax Digital for VAT and Income Tax? This post contains all the important dates you need for your diary so you can be prepared well ahead of time.

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What is Making Tax Digital for VAT? All Your Questions Answered
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What is Making Tax Digital for VAT? All Your Questions Answered

Making Tax Digital for VAT will change the way freelancers keep VAT records and submit VAT returns to HMRC—but there's no need to panic! Here's everything you need to know to make sure you're prepared and ready to tackle MTD with confidence.

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2022 and the Countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
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2022 and the Countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment

The extended tax season is over and so for accountants that means we’re gathering our thoughts and making our plans for 2022. What’s different this year is that it’s the last year before Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment really kicks in which will dramatically change how we work with sole traders. Read on below to learn how Coconut will support our Accountant Partners through this change.

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