Making Tax Digital Accountant UK — Pricing & Support | Simplr Accounting

Making Tax
Digital. Sorted.

Specialist UK accountants for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — quarterly updates, digital record-keeping and final declarations, all handled for you.

From April 2026, HMRC is replacing the single annual tax return with quarterly digital submissions for many sole traders and landlords. It sounds daunting, but it does not have to be. We set up your digital records, file every quarterly 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.

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

Income and expenses are recorded in MTD-compatible software rather than a spreadsheet or shoebox of receipts. 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 any reliefs and allowances, 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

Find out when MTD applies to you.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is phased in by income level. The threshold is based on your gross qualifying income from self-employment and property combined — before expenses. PAYE wages, dividends and pension income do not count towards it.

Not sure which phase you fall into? Book a free discovery call and we will work it out together. HMRC also publishes official Making Tax Digital guidance.

£50k
From April 2026
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 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 from 6 April 2027, bringing a much larger group of self-employed people and landlords into the system.
£20k
From April 2028
The threshold lowers again to £20,000 from 6 April 2028. 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. Getting your digital records in order now means no last-minute scramble when your threshold arrives.
03 / 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
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Prices shown are starting points and depend on the complexity of your accounts. Book a free discovery call for an exact quote.

04 / Why Simplr

MTD without the headache.

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

/ 01

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.

/ 02

Every deadline handled

Four quarterly updates plus a final declaration each year. We track every date and file on your behalf, so nothing is ever missed.

/ 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.

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Quick support

Message us and get a reply within 24 hours — no waiting until your next scheduled call to get a straight answer.

06 / FAQs

Making Tax Digital questions, straight answers.

Everything you need to know before booking a call.

What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is an HMRC system that replaces the single annual Self Assessment return with digital record-keeping and quarterly updates submitted through MTD-compatible software, followed by a final declaration after the tax year ends. HMRC has official guidance here.
When does Making Tax Digital start?
MTD for Income Tax is phased in by income. From 6 April 2026 it applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. From 6 April 2027 the threshold drops to £30,000, and from 6 April 2028 to £20,000. Even if your start date is later, you can prepare — or join — voluntarily now.
How is the Making Tax Digital threshold calculated?
The threshold is based on your gross qualifying income from self-employment and property combined, before expenses are deducted. PAYE wages, dividends, investment income and pensions do not count towards it. If you have both a trade and rental income, they are added together to check whether you cross the threshold.
Do I need special software for Making Tax Digital?
Yes. MTD requires you to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using MTD-compatible software — spreadsheets alone are not enough unless bridged by approved software. We select, set up and connect the right software for you and handle all submissions as part of our service.
How much does a Making Tax Digital accountant cost?
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 surprise invoices. See the full pricing breakdown above.
What happens if I miss a quarterly update?
MTD comes with a new points-based penalty system for late submissions, replacing the old fixed fines. Points accumulate for each missed deadline and a penalty applies once you reach a threshold. When we manage your filings, we track every deadline for you so missed submissions are not a risk.
Is my information kept private?
Absolutely. We are bound by strict professional confidentiality rules and GDPR. Your financial information is stored securely in encrypted, cloud-based software. We will never share your data with anyone without your explicit permission.
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