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Enter your yearly income from self-employment and property to see if and when MTD for Income Tax applies to you.
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Qualifying income is your combined gross income from self-employment and property. HMRC decides using the tax return from two years before each start date (for example, 2025/26 for April 2027). Some exemptions apply. This checker is a guide, not tax advice.
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