What this tool is best for
It gives users a practical first answer about likely timing, before they move on to records, deadlines, software, and fuller HMRC guidance.
First live tool
MTD Start Date Checker
Check your likely Making Tax Digital start date using the current phased thresholds and a simple qualifying-income estimate.
This checker is designed as a practical guide for sole traders first, while keeping room to support landlords properly in later additions.
Check your likely start date
Use gross income before expenses. Enter self-employment income, property income, or both.
Threshold for this phase: over £50,000.
Combined gross income used by this checker
£0
This is a simple working total of self-employment income plus property income.
What it does not do
It does not replace HMRC, it does not file anything, and it does not decide every edge case or exemption automatically.
Next helpful step
After checking your likely start date, the next most useful page is the Start Here route.