MTD (making tax digital) WILL be delayed until 2026! Phew!

Written by Martin Thomas

December 19, 2022

HMRC has now confirmed that the introduction date for MTD will be 1 April (funny that!) 2026 but don’t hold your breath. Landlords with a turnover greater than £50,000 will have to join the scheme and from 1 April 2027, that threshold comes down to £30,000. The postponement is apparently due to government IT problems – a familiar story!

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Martin Thomas

Martin Thomas

A qualified accountant by profession, Martin first started letting to students in Bath in 1980. With a growing portfolio Martin now operates in partnership with his wife, son and daughter. Martin has been an active member of the local landlord association since the 90’s and is a Trustee of the ALL Wessex Committee.

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