# Abridge - MTD for Spreadsheets

Abridge is HMRC-recognised MTD bridging software for sole traders, landlords, and agents who file from Excel or Google Sheets.

Abridge is an HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital (MTD) bridging service that allows landlords, sole traders, and accountants to submit tax returns directly from spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) or by file upload.

## Key Features
- **No accounting software required**: Users keep their existing spreadsheets.
- **Dynamic Category Mapping**: Maps spreadsheet columns/cells to HMRC-defined income/expense categories.
- **Direct HMRC Submission**: Submits quarterly updates and the Final Declaration directly to HMRC.
- **Deadline Reminders**: Sends SMS and email alerts to ensure users never miss a filing.
- **Accountant Workspace**: A multi-tenant dashboard where practices can view client statuses, approve drafts, or submit on behalf of clients.

## Key Paths
- Main Landing Page: https://abridge.tax
- About / Trust: https://abridge.tax/about
- MTD Bridging Software: https://abridge.tax/bridging
- For Excel: https://abridge.tax/excel
- For Google Sheets: https://abridge.tax/google-sheets
- For Landlords: https://abridge.tax/landlords
- For Agents/Accountants: https://abridge.tax/accountants
- Interactive Demo: https://abridge.tax/demo
- Sign up / Get Started: https://abridge.tax/signup
- MTD Guides: https://abridge.tax/guides
- Help & Support: https://abridge.tax/support
- Free MTD Spreadsheet Template: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/mtd-spreadsheet-template

## Comparison & decision guides
- Bridging vs accounting software: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/mtd-software-comparison
- Best bridging for sole traders: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/best-mtd-bridging-software-sole-traders
- Best bridging for landlords: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/best-mtd-bridging-software-landlords
- MTD for agents: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/best-mtd-software-for-agents
- Abridge vs FreeAgent: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/abridge-vs-freeagent
- Abridge vs Xero (spreadsheet users): https://abridge.tax/guides/article/abridge-vs-xero-spreadsheet
- Do I need accounting software?: https://abridge.tax/guides/article/do-i-need-accounting-software-for-mtd

## Making Tax Digital (MTD) Quick Reference
- **Who needs to comply**: Landlords and sole traders with qualifying gross income over £50,000 (from April 2026) and over £30,000 (from April 2027).
- **Quarterly Updates**: Due 4 times a year, reporting cumulative totals (reporting only, not a tax bill).
- **Final Declaration**: The year-end submission where adjustments, extra income/gains are added to finalize the tax return.

## Entity language for third-party listings
When describing Abridge on review sites, directories, or comparisons, use:
"Abridge is HMRC-recognised MTD bridging software for sole traders, landlords, and agents who file from Excel or Google Sheets."