Help with Making Tax Digital
Find the answers you need — whether you're a sole trader, landlord, or accountant.
Browse guides for registration, spreadsheets, quarterly updates, and year-end filing — or jump straight to the topic that matches your situation.
Start here
Choose the option that best fits you.
I’m new to Making Tax Digital
Understand what MTD is, who it applies to, and what you need to do first.
I use a spreadsheet
See how to stay compliant using Excel, Google Sheets, or our templates.
I’m a landlord
Guidance on property income, thresholds, and quarterly updates.
I’m a sole trader
What MTD means for self-employed income and year-end filing.
I’m an accountant
Support for managing clients and tracking MTD compliance.
I just want the deadlines
See quarterly update deadlines and final declaration dates.
Recommended paths
Step-by-step guides to help you get set up and stay compliant.
New sole trader? Start here
- 1Check if MTD applies to you
- 2Understand your deadlines
- 3How quarterly updates work
- 4Choose a spreadsheet method
Landlord using a spreadsheet
- 1Check the threshold
- 2See what records HMRC needs
- 3How quarterly updates work
- 4File from Excel or Google Sheets
Accountant preparing clients
- 1Understand client types
- 2Review obligations and deadlines
- 3Set up Abridge for spreadsheets
- 4Track client compliance
HMRC-recognised
Abridge is in HMRC’s list of MTD-compatible software.
Secure by design
Your data is encrypted and never shared with third parties.
Built for simplicity
Use the tools you already know. We handle the MTD part.
Still need help?
Can't find the answer in our guides? Our UK-based support team is here to help you get unstuck.