Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Quarterly Update for Incoming 2026 Deadline
- Culverhouse & Co
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
If you're a landlord and receive income from rental properties, Making Tax Digital (MTD) could change the way you manage your tax affairs.
Instead of reporting your rental income once a year through Self Assessment, many landlords will now be required to maintain digital records and provide regular updates to HMRC using compatible software.
For landlords with qualifying rental income of £50,000 or more, the new rules came into effect from April 2026, with the first quarterly submission due by 7 August 2026.
Who Needs to Comply?
The rollout is being introduced gradually:
From April 2026: Landlords with qualifying rental income of £50,000 or more
From April 2027: Landlords with qualifying rental income of £30,000 or more
From April 2028: Landlords with qualifying rental income of £20,000 or more
If your rental income is likely to fall within these thresholds, it's worth reviewing your record-keeping now.
What Changes Under Making Tax Digital?
Landlords affected by the new rules will need to:
Keep digital records of rental income and allowable expenses
Use HMRC-compatible software
Send quarterly updates to HMRC
Submit a final end-of-year declaration to confirm figures
How We Can Help: Making Tax Digital for Landlords
Moving to digital reporting doesn't have to be difficult.
At Culverhouse & Co, we help landlords understand their obligations, choose suitable accounting software and stay on top of their Making Tax Digital requirements.
If you're unsure whether the new rules apply to you, our team is here to provide straightforward advice and practical support.
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