Check if Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been added to your HMRC online account
HM Revenue & Customs says Making Tax Digital for Income Tax can now be accessed through the HMRC online account for eligible individuals, such as sole traders and landlords. This explainer covers what changed, who is affected, and practical steps you can take to check and use the service.
What changed
HMRC has added a Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service to the existing HMRC online account. This means some people can manage digital records and filings for income tax in one place, potentially replacing separate filing steps. The update is described as available to those who sign in to their usual HMRC online account and choose the new service.
Who is affected
The change primarily affects sole traders and landlords who use Self Assessment. If you file self assessment taxes, you may access the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service through your existing HMRC online account after you sign up. Tax agents can use an agent services account to access the service on behalf of clients who have signed up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Practical next steps
1) Sign in to your HMRC online services with the same details you use for Self Assessment. 2) Look for the option namedMaking Tax Digital for Income Taxand select it. 3) If you’re an agent, use your agent services account to access the service for clients who have signed up. 4) If you can’t access Making Tax Digital for Income Tax yet, check your eligibility or follow the on-screen guidance to enable the feature when it becomes available in your account.
Limits and questions
HMRC describes the feature as added to the online account for those who can use it, but the exact rollout timing can vary. If you don’t see the option yet, you may need to sign up or wait for the service to be enabled for your account. For specific help, refer to the official HMRC guidance linked below.
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