Expert guides on Making Tax Digital, quarterly submissions, tax deductions, and compliance for UK sole traders and landlords.
Master account reconciliation for UK sole traders and landlords with this complete 2026 guide to MTD compliance, step-by-step processes and free software.
Read article →Confused about what HMRC actually does in Making Tax Digital? Learn exactly what HMRC handles, what you must do yourself and how to stay MTD compliant.
Read article →Submit your UK tax return digitally and stay MTD compliant from April 2026 — sole trader and landlord guide to deadlines, software and quarterly updates.
Read article →How self-employed UK taxpayers pick the right tax deductions under MTD — cash basis vs actual expenses, allowable costs and which method maximises relief.
Read article →Essential MTD terminology for 2026 compliance — clear plain-English definitions of quarterly updates, digital records and final declarations for HMRC.
Read article →How UK accountants help sole traders with MTD ITSA compliance, Self Assessment filing and year-round financial advice ahead of the April 2026 mandate.
Read article →Proven rental income tax tips for UK landlords in 2026 — claim allowable expenses, navigate Section 24 and prepare for Making Tax Digital with free tools.
Read article →UK sole trader bookkeeping for Making Tax Digital 2026 — quarterly updates, compliant systems and time-saving strategies to simplify HMRC submissions.
Read article →Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is live for UK sole traders and landlords above £50,000 — what changed, what to do and how to stay compliant for free.
Read article →864,000 UK sole traders and landlords need MTD software from April 2026 — compare every free and paid option (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, VoxaMTD).
Read article →Alex AI is VoxaMTD's voice accountant — the only AI inside MTD software with live access to your real financial data. How it works and why it's different.
Read article →UK landlords above £50,000 must file quarterly MTD updates to HMRC — what changes, how Section 24 interacts with MTD and the free software that handles it.
Read article →An honest comparison of the four main MTD software options for UK sole traders and landlords in 2026 — real pricing, real features and honest verdicts.
Read article →The only free MTD ITSA software built for landlords AND sole traders — HMRC-recognised, FCA AIS-agent open banking via Finexer, works with any UK bank.
Read article →From April 2027, MTD ITSA extends to anyone earning over £30,000 from self-employment or property — here's exactly what you need to do now to prepare.
Read article →FreeAgent is only free if you bank with NatWest, RBS, Mettle or Ulster — VoxaMTD is free for everyone with Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Starling and Monzo.
Read article →VoxaMTD's agent portal lets accountants file MTD ITSA for all clients at £3/client/month. Compare vs Xero (£14), FreeAgent (£19+), and QuickBooks (£15+).
Read article →VoxaMTD includes Alex — a voice AI accountant that reads live transactions and answers tax questions 24/7 on quarterly estimates, expenses and deadlines.
Read article →If your side hustle and rental income combined exceed £50,000, you're in scope for MTD ITSA from April 2026 — here's exactly what that means in practice.
Read article →HMRC's MTD ITSA soft landing means no quarterly-update points in 2026/27 Year 1 — but late-payment and Final Declaration penalties still bite. Read on.
Read article →If you earn from both self-employment and property, MTD ITSA needs both income streams filed — most software handles one. VoxaMTD handles both for free.
Read article →Most MTD ITSA software costs £5–£20/month. But there are genuinely free options — and some aren't as free as they claim. Here's the honest comparison.
Read article →MTD for Income Tax is live for landlords earning over £50,000. Here is what you must do, when your quarterly updates are due, and how to file for free.
Read article →What the CP12 gas safety certificate requires: the annual check, the 28-day tenant rule, how long to keep records, and why it now matters for Section 8.
Read article →What an EICR requires: the five-year cycle, the 28-day tenant rule, what C1, C2 and C3 codes mean, and the penalties for letting with an expired report.
Read article →Being compliant is not the same as proving it. Here is what landlords now need to evidence, why it matters after Section 21, and how to keep records that hold up.
Read article →Section 24 stops landlords deducting mortgage interest and gives a 20% credit instead. Here is how it works, who it hits, and why it inflates your tax bill.
Read article →What landlords can and cannot claim against rental income: the full list of allowable expenses, the repairs-versus-improvements trap, and how Section 24 fits.
Read article →VoxaMTD is free HMRC-recognised software for sole traders and landlords. Quarterly submissions, open banking, AI categorisation — no credit card required.
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