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Three questions. Use yearly figures before expenses, the way they appear on your Self Assessment return.
How the thresholds work
| Qualifying income on your return for | Is more than | You start MTD on |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | £50,000 | 6 April 2026 |
| 2025 to 2026 | £30,000 | 6 April 2027 |
| 2026 to 2027 | £20,000 | 6 April 2028 |
Qualifying income is your gross income from self-employment and property, before expenses. Wages, pensions, dividends and savings interest don't count. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere: the sums happen in your browser.
Source: GOV.UK, Use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Checked 16 October 2026.