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Making Tax Digital for OnlyFans Creators.

Specialist UK accountants helping OnlyFans creators get ready for Making Tax Digital — digital records, quarterly updates and final declarations, all handled for you.

If you earn on OnlyFans, you are self-employed — and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will apply to you once your income crosses the threshold. It replaces the single annual return with quarterly digital submissions. We set up your records, file every update on time and handle your year-end declaration, so the only thing that changes for you is that you stop worrying about it. Fixed monthly fees from £35.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) is HMRC's biggest change to self-employed tax reporting in a generation. Instead of filing one Self Assessment return each year, affected creators keep digital records and send HMRC a short update every quarter, followed by a final declaration after the tax year ends.

For OnlyFans creators there is one detail that matters more than any other: the threshold is based on your gross income, before OnlyFans takes its cut. Get that wrong and you could either miss your start date or assume MTD applies when it does not. This page explains exactly when MTD applies to you, what counts, and how to prepare.

01 / How it works

What actually changes.

Making Tax Digital replaces the once-a-year Self Assessment return with a digital, quarterly rhythm. It is more frequent, but each step is smaller — and when we handle it for you, the day-to-day burden barely changes.

Step 01

Keep digital records

Your OnlyFans income and expenses are recorded in MTD-compatible software rather than a spreadsheet or your head. We set this up and connect it to your bank.

Step 02

Submit quarterly updates

Four times a year, a summary of your income and expenses is sent to HMRC. A quarterly update is not a full return — it is a quick snapshot, and we file it for you.

Step 03

Final declaration

After the tax year ends, a final declaration confirms your figures, applies your allowances and reliefs, and replaces the old Self Assessment return.

Step 04

Pay what you owe

Your tax is calculated and due as normal. Quarterly visibility means fewer January surprises — you can see your position building through the year.

02 / When it applies

When MTD applies to OnlyFans creators.

MTD for Income Tax is phased in by income. The threshold is your gross qualifying income from self-employment and property combined — for OnlyFans, that means your earnings before the platform's 20% fee and before any expenses.

So if subscribers paid you £60,000 and OnlyFans kept £12,000, your qualifying income is the full £60,000 — putting you in the April 2026 phase. The £12,000 fee is then claimed as an expense, but it does not lower the threshold figure.

Not sure where you sit? Book a free discovery call. HMRC also publishes official MTD guidance.

£50k
From April 2026
Gross qualifying income over £50,000 means you must follow MTD rules from 6 April 2026 — based on income declared for the 2024/25 tax year.
£30k
From April 2027
The threshold drops to £30,000, bringing many more creators into the system.
£20k
From April 2028
The threshold lowers again to £20,000. The government has signalled it intends to extend MTD further over time.
Now
Prepare early, voluntarily
You can join MTD voluntarily before your mandation date. Setting up digital records now means no last-minute scramble when your threshold arrives.

Quick check: add up everything OnlyFans credited to you across the tax year before fees, then add any other self-employment or rental income. If that combined total is over your relevant threshold, MTD applies from the matching date above.

03 / Records & expenses

What to track for MTD.

Under MTD you keep digital records of income and expenses. The upside is that good records also mean you claim every allowable expense and pay less tax. For OnlyFans creators, the common claimable costs include:

OnlyFans platform fees and payment processing charges
Cameras, lighting, phones and content equipment (business proportion)
Editing software and subscription tools
Props, costumes and outfits used solely for content
A business proportion of phone and internet costs
Promotion, advertising and social media spend
Home office allowance for a dedicated workspace
Accountancy fees and bookkeeping software
The gross income trap

Why "before fees" matters

The most common MTD mistake for OnlyFans creators is testing the threshold against take-home pay rather than gross earnings. HMRC uses your income before the platform's cut. We make sure your figures are recorded correctly from the start, so your start date and your tax are both right.

Multiple platforms

OnlyFans plus other income

Many creators also earn from Fansly, custom content, tips and other platforms. All self-employment income combines for the MTD threshold and must be reported together. We track every stream so nothing slips through and your threshold calculation covers everything.

Discretion as standard

Confidential, judgement-free

We work with creators across the adult industry every day. Your information is handled with complete discretion, stored securely, and never shared. No awkward conversations — just straightforward, professional accounting.

04 / Pricing

Simple, fixed-fee MTD support.

Three ways to work with us, depending on how much you want to handle yourself. Every plan is a fixed monthly fee with no surprise invoices — and includes MTD-compatible software setup and all your HMRC submissions.

Plan 01

Stay on Track

For clients who keep their own records and want us to handle the MTD filing side.

From £35 / month

You handle the bookkeeping. We make sure HMRC gets what it needs, on time, every time.

  • Quarterly updates filed with HMRC using your figures
  • Year-end final declaration
  • Self Assessment tax return included
  • Email support throughout the year
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Plan 02

File With Confidence

For clients who keep their own bookkeeping but want a qualified accountant to review it before submission.

From £65 / month

You do the bookkeeping. We review and correct it before anything is filed with HMRC. Extra reassurance built in.

  • Review and correction of your bookkeeping each quarter
  • Quarterly updates prepared and filed with HMRC
  • Year-end final declaration and Self Assessment
  • Qualified accountant checking your work before submission
  • Email support throughout the year
Book a Call →

Prices shown are starting points and depend on the complexity of your accounts. Book a free discovery call for an exact quote.

05 / Why Simplr

MTD without the headache.

Clear advice, plain English and a team you can actually reach — not just at January deadline time.

/ 01

Creator-fluent

We understand OnlyFans payouts, the gross-income rule, platform fees and multi-platform earnings — so your books are set up correctly from the start.

/ 02

Software set up for you

We choose, set up and connect MTD-compatible software to your bank, so your digital records build themselves in the background.

/ 03

Fixed monthly fees

No hourly rates, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what you pay each month and what is included from day one.

/ 04

Complete discretion

Confidential, judgement-free and GDPR-compliant. Your financial information is stored securely and never shared without your permission.

07 / FAQs

OnlyFans MTD questions, straight answers.

Everything you need to know before booking a call.

Do OnlyFans creators have to use Making Tax Digital?
Yes, if your gross self-employment income is above the relevant threshold. From April 2026 MTD for Income Tax applies to those with qualifying income over £50,000, from April 2027 over £30,000, and from April 2028 over £20,000. The figure is your gross OnlyFans income before platform fees and expenses, combined with any other self-employment or property income.
Is OnlyFans income counted before or after the platform's cut?
MTD thresholds are based on gross qualifying income — your total earnings before OnlyFans takes its 20% fee and before any expenses. The platform fee is then claimed as an allowable business expense, but it does not reduce the income figure used to test whether you cross the MTD threshold.
What records do OnlyFans creators need to keep for MTD?
Digital records of all income and expenses kept in MTD-compatible software. For OnlyFans creators that means recording gross earnings, platform fees, and business expenses such as equipment, subscriptions, props, costumes used solely for content, and a business proportion of phone and internet. We set the software up and keep your records compliant.
When do I need to be ready for Making Tax Digital?
It depends on your income. If your qualifying income is over £50,000 you are in the first phase from April 2026. Lower thresholds follow in April 2027 (£30,000) and April 2028 (£20,000). Many creators set up digital records early so the transition is smooth rather than rushed.
How much does an accountant cost for OnlyFans MTD?
Our MTD packages start from £35 per month for filing using your own records, £65 per month for a quarterly accountant review of your bookkeeping, and £99 per month for a fully managed service including ongoing bookkeeping and tax planning. All fees are fixed monthly with no surprises. See the full pricing breakdown above.
Is my information kept private?
Absolutely. We work with creators across the adult industry every day and handle everything with complete discretion. We are bound by strict professional confidentiality rules and GDPR, your data is stored in encrypted cloud-based software, and we never share it without your explicit permission.
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