Making Tax Digital Accountants: Expert Support & Guidance
Are you looking for Making Tax Digital accountants to help you meet the new requirements? Since 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with combined gross income from self-employment and property of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software.
At Maynard Johns Chartered Accountants, our experienced MTD trainer, Sam, specialises in helping businesses navigate Making Tax Digital compliance with confidence.
What Are Making Tax Digital Accountants?
Making Tax Digital accountants understand HMRC’s digital reporting requirements and help sole traders and landlords set up and manage the systems needed to comply.
As Making Tax Digital accountants, we don’t just explain the rules—we provide hands-on support to ensure you’re fully prepared and compliant before the deadlines arrive.
Who Must Use Making Tax Digital in 2026?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became mandatory on 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords whose combined gross income from self-employment and property exceeded £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year. The threshold falls to more than £30,000 from April 2027 and more than £20,000 from April 2028.
If this applies to you, you’ll need to:
- Maintain digital records of all income and expenses.
- Submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software.
- Submit their tax return through compatible software after the end of the tax year.
- Maintain digital records using compatible accounting software or spreadsheets linked to suitable bridging software.
Having the support of experienced Making Tax Digital accountants is invaluable.
Why Choose Maynard Johns as Your Making Tax Digital Accountants?
Meet Sam: Your Expert MTD Trainer
Sam is our specialist Making Tax Digital trainer, supporting sole traders and landlords at every stage of MTD compliance. Her approach is practical, personalised, and designed specifically for non-accountants who need clear guidance.
Software Selection Expertise
With dozens of MTD-compatible packages available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. We will:
- Assess your specific business type, size, and accounting requirements.
- Recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective MTD software package for your needs.
- Ensure your chosen solution meets all HMRC MTD requirements.
- Consider factors like ease of use, mobile access, and integration capabilities.
Complete Software Setup
As your Making Tax Digital accountants, we don’t just advise—we implement. We provide:
- Complete software installation and configuration
- Direct linking of your business to HMRC systems
- Set up of digital records that are compliant from day one.
- Integration with your existing business processes
Practical, Easy-to-Follow Training
Understanding how to use MTD software is crucial. Training covers:
- Recording income and expenses accurately
- Submitting quarterly updates to HMRC correctly
- Avoiding common MTD mistakes that trigger penalties
- Building your confidence in managing digital records independently
No jargon, no confusion—just clear, practical support tailored to your level of experience.
What sets Maynard Johns apart as Making Tax Digital accountants?
Proactive and Forward-Thinking
We stay ahead of regulatory changes by monitoring HMRC updates and guidance, ensuring our clients are always informed and prepared. Our proactive approach means you won’t be caught off guard by deadline changes or new requirements.
IT-Motivated
In the digital age, technical capability is essential. We use the latest accounting technology, from cloud-based software to secure online portals, ensuring your tax affairs are managed with maximum efficiency and security.
Comprehensive Digital Support
Our Making Tax Digital accountants provide end-to-end support:
- Digital record-keeping assistance and best practices
- Ongoing software support and troubleshooting
- Personalised training sessions for you and your staff
- Quarterly reporting support to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Regular reviews to optimise your digital processes
The Benefits of Digital Tax Administration
Working with Making Tax Digital accountants helps you realise the full benefits of digital tax administration:
Real-Time Financial Visibility: Digital systems provide instant insights into your financial position, supporting better business decisions throughout the year rather than just at year-end.
Significant Error Reduction: Automated data entry and digital validation minimise the human errors that commonly occur with manual record-keeping, reducing the risk of penalties.
Time and Cost Efficiency: Automating routine tax tasks frees up valuable time for business growth, whilst timely compliance helps you avoid penalty charges and interest.
Improved Cash Flow Management: Quarterly updates help you plan for tax payments throughout the year, avoiding unexpected large bills that can strain cash flow.
Why Act Now?
If you were required to join Making Tax Digital from 6 April 2026, your first quarterly update is due by 7 August 2026. Although HMRC will not issue penalty points for late quarterly updates during the 2026/27 tax year, you must still keep digital records and submit all required updates before filing your tax return.
If your qualifying income exceeded £30,000 in the 2025/26 tax year, you are expected to join from 6 April 2027. Preparing now gives you time to choose suitable software, organise your records and become familiar with the new process.
Understanding Quarterly Updates
Making Tax Digital changes how sole traders and landlords maintain and report their financial information. Instead of waiting until the end of the tax year to organise their records, those affected must keep digital records throughout the year and send cumulative quarterly summaries to HMRC.
This change requires new habits and systems, which is precisely where expert Making Tax Digital accountants like Maynard Johns prove invaluable.
Who Needs Making Tax Digital Accountants?
You should consider working with Making Tax Digital accountants if you:
- Are a sole trader or landlord with combined qualifying income of more than £50,000 and are now required to use MTD
- Had qualifying income of more than £30,000 in 2025/26 and expect to join from April 2027
- Want help checking when the MTD requirements apply to them
- Currently use manual spreadsheets or paper-based records
- Feel uncertain about which MTD software to choose
- Want hands-on training rather than just written guidance
- Need someone to set up and configure your software properly
- Value having expert support throughout the transition period
Peace of Mind Through Expert Support
One of the most significant benefits of working with Making Tax Digital accountants is the peace of mind they offer. Knowing that experts are guiding you through each step—from software selection to final submission—allows you to focus on what you do best: running your business.
With Maynard Johns Chartered Accountants, you’re not just getting compliance support. You’re gaining a partner who understands the digital landscape, stays ahead of regulatory changes, and is committed to making your MTD transition as smooth as possible.
Take the First Step Today
Making Tax Digital is now in force for the first group of sole traders and landlords, with the first quarterly update due by 7 August 2026. If you should already be using MTD, or expect to join from April 2027, now is the time to make sure your records and software are properly set up.
Contact Maynard Johns Chartered Accountants today to discover how we can help you:
- Choose the perfect MTD software for your business.
- Get everything set up correctly and linked to HMRC.
- Learn how to use the system with confidence.
- Stay compliant with all quarterly reporting requirements.
Making Tax Digital doesn’t have to be daunting when you have the right Making Tax Digital accountants supporting you every step of the way.