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MAKING TAX DIGITAL

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax simplified with Tide

Stay ahead of the curve with Tide’s HMRC-recognised software. From VAT to the upcoming Making Tax Digital for Income Tax rules, unlock our free, dedicated tools to help your business stay compliant.

Join Tide today and get peace of mind that your tax prep is in safe hands. Plus if you use promo code SAVVYMTD we'll give you £50 cashback.

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*If you complete the application between 02/03/2026– 31/03/2026 (inclusive) and spend up to £100 within 30 days of opening an account we’ll give you £50 cashback. Enter code the code 'SAVVYMTD' when you sign up. T&Cs apply.

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What is Making Tax Digital?

What is Making Tax Digital?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax is HMRC’s programme to move the UK tax system fully online. 

Instead of filing one annual self-assessment return, businesses will need to keep digital records and submit tax updates using HMRC-approved MTD software. 

Sole traders and landlords with an income of over £50,000 will be affected from April 2026, while this will extend to those earning £30,000 from April 2027.

You run your business. Tide sorts your tax.

Without the right Making Tax Digital software for income tax, you’re looking at hours of extra admin, accounting bills and potential HMRC penalties. Whether you are a sole trader or a landlord, Tide will take care of it.

Transactions are recorded and categorised automatically, in real-time

Tax submissions are handled quarterly and filed directly to HMRC

Your Final Declaration is prepared by Tide, reviewed by you, then submitted

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What does Making Tax Digital mean for sole traders?

What does Making Tax Digital mean for sole traders?

If you’re a sole trader or a small business owner, Tide’s free MTD for Income Tax tools ensure:

  • No more paper records or manual tax returns

  • Greater visibility over your tax position throughout the year

  • Less stress and more control over your finances

  • HMRC-recognised software

We aim to make the transition as smooth as possible – offering built-in, MTD-compliant tools with automatic updates and simple guidance.

Free MTD software that makes compliance simple

Free MTD software that makes compliance simple

  • Generate your Self Assessment form with tax estimates

  • Get a linked Tax Account to put money aside for payments

  • File your returns to directly to HMRC via the Tide app

  • Auto-categorise and capture receipts for instant bookkeeping

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Charlotte Davitt-MillsShotley Vineyard

Tide Accounting is very, very useful for helping us run the business — we can see our day-to-day cash flow as well, meaning we don't have to worry about it, because it’s taken care of.

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