
Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders: Everything You Need to Know Before 2026
If you’re a sole trader earning over £50,000, April 2026 marks a major turning point. That’s when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) becomes mandatory, and your annual tax return will be replaced with quarterly digital submissions. That might sound overwhelming, especially if you’re still using spreadsheets or paper records. But here’s the good news: You’ve still got time to