MTD for Income Tax: Specialist support for sole traders & landlords

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Specialist support for sole traders & landlords

From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for Income Tax) will require sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC, replacing the annual Self Assessment. This marks a significant change in how those impacted manage and report their tax affairs, but with the right support, it doesn’t need to feel overwhelming.

At Azets, we know how demanding it is to run a business. That’s why we combine expert advice with smart technology to help you stay compliant, reduce admin, and stay focused on growth.

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Choose the trusted market leader for your MTD journey

Recognised as the UK’s #1 adviser for MTD for Income Tax

Working with HMRC on the largest cohort of MTD pilot clients

First accountancy firm in the UK to submit a quarterly MTD for Income Tax return

Award winning technology partnership

As a two-time Xero National Partner of the Year and strategic partner of the HMRC-recognised platform, we offer:

HMRC-approved accounting software through Xero - trusted by 970,000 UK businesses
Heavily discounted Xero subscriptions
Self-serve MTD training videos
Optional 1:1 Xero training with Azets experts
Over 1,200 Azets colleagues trained on the platform
Real-time financial insights and reduced admin through integrated digital tools
Support for all leading platforms, including Excel and non-Xero software, tailored to your needs

Whether you're new to digital accounting or already using a preferred system, our Digital Delivery team will work with you to ensure you're MTD-ready with the software that works best for you.

Tailored support for sole traders and landlords

Whether you're a sole trader, a landlord or managing both, our advisers make MTD straightforward. We are also the leading adviser to GPs, barristers, dentists and consultants for specialist MTD compliance. We provide the tools and ongoing support you need to stay compliant and submit quarterly updates with confidence.

Explore our customisable MTD packages

MTD Comply

Best suited for those who want to do all the processing with just one final check being done by Azets.

MTD Complete

Best suited for those who do not want to do any processing or submissions and want Azets to handle all accounting requirements in relation to MTD for Income Tax.

MTD Confidence

Best suited for those who would prefer Azets to handle all MTD for Income Tax compliance, have a quarterly meeting with an Azets trusted business adviser to discuss long term ambitions, as well as a personal wealth review.

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	MTD Complete	MTD Confidence	MTD Comply
Process all MTD quarterly transaction information on your behalf	X	✓	✓
Prepare your Annual [trading and/or property] Accounts for inclusion in your final declaration	Optional	Optional	Optional
Prepare your final declaration, review and check your tax liability and submit to HMRC on your behalf	✓	✓	✓
Process your quarterly VAT return	X	✓*	✓*
Review and submit your quarterly VAT return	Optional*	✓*	✓*
Review and submit your quarterly transaction data to HMRC on your behalf	Optional	✓	✓
Discounted Xero software provided as your HMRC approved software	✓	✓	✓
Access to Online Xero software training tailored to MTD	✓	Optional	Optional
One-to-one Xero training	Optional	Optional	Optional
MTD rolling tax forecast that enables you to forward tax plan more effectively	✓	✓	✓
Provide you with a MTD quarterly management pack that summarises your results for the tax year to date	X	✓	✓
Quarterly meeting with a specialist adviser to include tax planning, discussion of results to date, plus any other opportunities	Optional	Optional	✓
Quarterly tax reconciliation	X	✓	✓
Named and dedicated accountant	X	✓	✓
Annual Azets Wealth Management check in with a specialist financial planner	X	X	✓

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*Subject to being VAT registered

Why choose Azets

UK’s #1 adviser for MTD for Income Tax, trusted by thousands of clients
1st accountancy firm in the UK to submit an MTD for Income Tax quarterly return
Working collaboratively with HMRC on the largest cohort of client test returns in the UK to ensure a robust MTD process
Leading adviser to landlords, GPs, barristers, dentists and consultants on MTD compliance
Xero’s official UK partner and preferred MTD adviser with more than 1,000 advisers
Award‑winning, qualified ACCA & AAT professionals dedicated to your business
Fully insured for professional advice and peace of mind
Software training to help you get the most from your digital tools
Cashflow, budgeting and forecasting support to help you plan confidently
Fixed monthly fee with no hidden charges
Advise individuals and businesses on all tax matters, including inheritance tax planning, wealth management and pensions

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What our clients say

“The Xero training was fab and it’s such a relief not to be using an Excel spreadsheet anymore!”

“A daunting task became straightforward thanks to Azets. Professional, friendly and exactly what I needed.”

“Nothing has been any trouble at all, Azets made the move to MTD incredibly simple.”

MTD for Income Tax: Specialist support for sole traders & landlords

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Specialist support for sole traders & landlords

Choose the trusted market leader for your MTD journey

Award winning technology partnership

Tailored support for sole traders and landlords

Explore our customisable MTD packages

MTD Comply

MTD Complete

MTD Confidence

Compare Packages

Why choose Azets

What our clients say

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