Making Tax Digital for UK landlords

Everything you need to understand MTD compliance, avoid penalties, and file with confidence.

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Start with the most helpful MTD resources: a quick video, an interactive quiz, and a complete guide to get you ready.

Making Tax Digital - The complete guide

A complete introduction to MTD requirements, who’s affected, and what you need to do.

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Not sure if you are MTD ready

Not sure if you are MTD ready? Take the quiz now

Check your readiness in just 2 minutes and get personalised guidance tailored to your property portfolio.

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MTD explained in 5 minutes

MTD explained in 5 minutes

Explore the various software solutions available for MTD compliance.

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Get MTD-Compliant in minutes

Join 100,000+ UK landlords using Landlord Studio. It’s quick to set up, simple to use, and gives you confidence that everything is accurate and up to date:

  • Track expenses on-the-go
  • Generate HMRC-ready reports instantly
  • Stay fully compliant
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Making Tax Digital for Landlords: 8 Common Myths Debunked

Making Tax Digital starts April 2026 for landlords earning over £50K. We debunk 8 common MTD myths from our expert webinar, explain what is actually required, and show you how to prepare without the stress.

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A Complete Guide to The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 explained in plain English. Learn your repair obligations under Section 11, fitness for habitation rules, service charge duties, and practical steps to stay compliant as a UK landlord.

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MTD News Digest: HMRC Letters, Penalty Grace Period & What UK Landlords Need to Know (February 2026)

HMRC has begun sending MTD notification letters to 864,000 landlords and sole traders. Here is everything you need to know about the penalty grace period, key dates, and how to prepare before 6 April 2026.

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Guides and Resources

Landlord Studio, Xero, and Preparing for MTD

Avoid double-entry, save time, and operate a professional, scalable property business with our seamless Xero integration.

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How to prepare for MTD IT: The Checklist

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is set to be implemented in April 2026. Here's what landlords need to know.

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How to prepare for MTD IT: The Checklist
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What Landlords Need To Know About MTD for IT

Make sure you're ready for MTD for IT before the April 2026 deadline by trialling landlord accounting software like Landlord Studio today.

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What Landlords Need To Know About MTD for IT
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Free Making Tax Digital Resources for Landlords

In this article, we have collated useful articles, free downloadables, and additional resources on Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Landlords.

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Free Making Tax Digital Resources for Landlords
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Making Tax Digital: How Landlord Studio can help you stay compliant

What is Making Tax Digital (MTD) and how can the Landlord Studio property management software help you stay compliant?

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MTD Success in 2026: Measuring What Matters

John Toon shares MTD success strategies for firms: balance client support, measure compliance & team health, and embrace adaptability. Year one is for learning, not perfection.

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MTD Success in 2026: Measuring What Matters
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​​Choosing the Right MTD Software: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Learn to evaluate and pilot MTD software for your landlord clients. Get tips on security, client needs, and vendor assessment.

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​​Choosing the Right MTD Software: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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The MTD Checklist for Landlords

Prepare for Making Tax Digital with our free MTD checklist for landlords. Learn key steps to stay compliant and get MTD-ready with Landlord Studio.

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Building Flexible Workflows for MTD Quarterly Submissions

In episode 3 of our MTD masterclass, John Toon takes us through building sustainable MTD workflows, service models, and potential pitfalls to avoid.

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Building Flexible Workflows for MTD Quarterly Submissions
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Landlord Making Tax Digital FAQs

Get answers to all your Making Tax Digital questions with our complete MTD FAQ guide for businesses and individuals.

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Education

Which Types of Income Count Towards the MTD Threshold?

Learn what counts as qualifying income for Making Tax Digital and how it affects your tax reporting requirements under the new MTD for IT rules.

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Which Types of Income Count Towards the MTD Threshold?
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Who Qualifies for MTD Exemptions and How to Apply?

Find out who qualifies for Making Tax Digital exemptions and which businesses or individuals may be eligible for relief.

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Who Qualifies for MTD Exemptions and How to Apply?

What Are Digital Records Under MTD and How Can Landlords Comply?

Discover what digital records are, why they’re important for MTD compliance, and how they can help you keep accurate and tax-ready.

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What Are Digital Records Under MTD and How Can Landlords Comply?
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Can You Use Spreadsheets for MTD? Why Excel Won’t Cut It

Wondering if you can use Excel for Making Tax Digital? Learn how Excel fits MTD requirements and what you need to know.

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Can You Use Spreadsheets for MTD? Why Excel Won’t Cut It
Guides and Resources

MTD Readiness Quiz

When does MTD impact you? And what do you need to do to get ready? Test your Making Tax Digital readiness with our free MTD readiness quiz to find out.

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Latest news

MTD for IT: Key Dates for Your Rental Business

We provide a full list of all of the key dates to bear in mind to help you prepare your rental business for the MTD for IT change.

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A Landlord's Guide To MTD for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) requires landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. Learn key rules, deadlines, and software.

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A Landlord's Guide To MTD for Income Tax