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Can I be exempt from Making Tax Digital because of my age?You can apply to HMRC as digitally excluded if age, health, disability, beliefs or location make MTD software unreasonable. See who is exempt and how to apply.Updated 21 October 2026Do I need an accountant for Making Tax Digital?You do not need an accountant for Making Tax Digital. HMRC lists free software for simple tax affairs. See what accountants charge and when it helps.Updated 21 October 2026Do sole traders over £30,000 need Making Tax Digital from April 2027?Sole traders with turnover over £30,000 on their 2025 to 2026 return join Making Tax Digital on 6 April 2027. What counts and your first deadlines.Updated 21 October 2026How do Making Tax Digital penalty points work?Each missed MTD deadline adds a point, and 4 points bring a £200 penalty. No points for missed quarterly updates in 2026 to 2027. HMRC's rules in plain English.Updated 21 October 2026What are the Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadlines?MTD quarterly updates are due 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May, with the tax return by 31 January. See the 2026 to 2027 dates in full.Updated 21 October 2026When does Making Tax Digital start for landlords?Landlords join Making Tax Digital in April 2026, 2027 or 2028, based on gross rent plus self-employed income. See your date and the joint property rule.Updated 21 October 2026
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