Landlord articles about Tax & MTD
MTD Quarter 2 — What Landlords Need to Submit Before 7 November 2026
Your second MTD quarterly submission covers the period from 6 July to 5 October 2026. The deadline for submitting it to HMRC is 7 November 2026.
2026-08-25 · Tax & MTD
Why MTD Software Alone Isn't Enough for UK Landlords in 2026
For landlords, the MTD submission is only one layer of a much larger compliance picture — and it is not the layer where the biggest penalties live. HMRC will not apply quarterly late-submission penalty points in 2026/27.
2026-08-11 · Tax & MTD
Joint Ownership and Making Tax Digital — How UK Landlords Should File
HMRC does not accept a joint MTD submission. Each owner files their own quarterly update, under their own UTR, through their own Government Gateway account. One property, one set of transactions — two entirely separate quarterly filings.
2026-08-04 · Tax & MTD
MTD Quarter 1 — What If You Made a Mistake? How to Correct Your Submission
The deadline for your first MTD quarterly submission is 7 August 2026. Many landlords will submit on time, review their figures afterwards, and realise something is wrong.
2026-07-21 · Tax & MTD
Is Landlord Software Worth It in 2026? The Honest Answer for UK Self-Managing Landlords
With MTD live and Section 21 abolished, the case for managing on spreadsheets is harder than ever. Here is the honest answer on when landlord software is worth it — and when it isn't.
2026-07-14 · Tax & MTD
Landlord Allowable Expenses: The Complete 2026 Guide
Every landlord doing their first MTD quarterly submission or preparing their self-assessment return faces the same question: what can I actually claim? The answer matters more than most landlords realise.
2026-07-07 · Tax & MTD
Making Tax Digital for Landlords — The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything UK landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — who is affected and when, the thresholds, quarterly submissions, Section 24, penalties, and how to get compliant.
2026-06-24 · Tax & MTD
The First MTD Quarterly Submission Was Due 7 August 2026 — What to Do Now
The first MTD quarterly update, covering 6 April to 5 July 2026, was due by 7 August 2026. Here is what affected landlords need to do now.
2026-06-04 · Tax & MTD
MTD ITSA for UK Landlords: April 2026, 2027 and 2028 Explained
MTD ITSA is now mandatory for landlords with combined qualifying gross income from UK property and self-employment exceeding £50,000 (from April 2026). The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. Quarterly submissions, digital records, and what you need to do.
2026-04-30 · Tax & MTD