Making Tax Digital (MTD) support for sole traders and landlords
Simple accounting, digital records and tax advice in Oxford, Oxfordshire and across the UK.
If you want help with Making Tax Digital, bookkeeping, tax returns, or keeping on top of rental and trading income, this service gives you a straightforward place to start.
From £45+VAT per month
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MTD FOR SOLE TRADERS & LANDLORDS
What’s included
We help you stay organised and compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD) — a simple, practical service for sole traders and landlords.
- MTD for Income Tax setup and support.
- Help choosing and setting up MTD-compatible software.
- Digital bookkeeping guidance for property and self-employment income.
- Quarterly filings and your final declaration to HMRC.
- Unlimited phone and email support.
- Clear advice on allowable expenses and record keeping.
Why Making Tax Digital (MTD) matters
MTD for Income Tax
HMRC is phasing in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: it applies to qualifying income over £50,000 from April 2026, over £30,000 from April 2027, and over £20,000 from April 2028. Affected sole traders and landlords must keep digital records and file quarterly updates via MTD-compatible software and an annual tax return.
Simple systems
We help you choose MTD-compatible software that fits the way your business actually works, taking into account your sector and existing systems. If you are VAT registered, we can also support you with MTD for VAT, helping you stay compliant across both areas without the hassle of managing it yourself.
Tax advice
We keep the focus on tidy records, accurate allowable costs and clear deadlines throughout the year, so you always know exactly what is due, when it needs to be paid, and what your regulatory obligations are. That way there are no last-minute surprises, and you can plan ahead with confidence.
Avoid penalties
MTD introduces a new points-based penalty system for late or missed submissions. We keep your quarterly filings on schedule, so you stay compliant and avoid unnecessary fines.
How it works
Free discovery call
We discuss your business, your plans and particular industry, along with how we can support this. No obligation.
Setup
We get your system ready for MTD and keep things straightforward.
Ongoing support
We help with routine admin, reminders and tax compliance throughout the year, including preparing and filing your Self Assessment return.
Who it suits
Landlords
For property owners
For landlords who need help with Making Tax Digital, rental records and property income reporting.
Landlords who need broader tax support can also see our personal tax advisor in Oxford service.
Sole traders
MTD support for self-employed clients
For sole traders who want MTD support for business income, digital record keeping and quarterly filings.
For broader business support, see our small business accounting service.
Simple support
For clients who want simplicity
A good fit if you want responsiveness and an easy process without unnecessary complexity.
Meet the founder
Simon is the founder of Simon Maughan & Co. After qualifying as a chartered accountant in 2007 and working with KPMG in Edinburgh, he has built two decades of experience working with sole traders, landlords and small businesses across Oxfordshire and the UK. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the most senior designation ICAEW awards. If you become a client, that experience is what you get, directly.
What our clients say
Great, efficient service. Simon is very professional with excellent attention to detail. He made my tax process feel very easy and painless.
Simon has been my accountant and financial adviser for a number of years. He is a patient, detail oriented and knowledgeable professional who is always helpful in explaining my financial statements, accounting and forecasts. I cannot recommend his services highly enough.
Prefer to talk?
We offer a free introductory call to discuss Making Tax Digital, sole trader bookkeeping and landlord tax support.
Common questions
For landlords and sole traders who want support with rental and trading income, tax returns, and Making Tax Digital.
You keep digital records and file quarterly updates to HMRC using MTD-compatible software, followed by a final tax return after the tax year ends.
It applies from April 2026 if your combined gross income from self-employment and property is over £50,000, from April 2027 if over £30,000, and from April 2028 if over £20,000. We can help you check whether and when it applies to you.
Yes. We help you choose and set up MTD-compatible software so your digital records and quarterly returns are simple to manage.
The software subscription is paid separately to the provider — it's not bundled into our fee. Costs and options vary, from free through to paid monthly plans, so we'll recommend whatever fits how you work. In many cases a free or low-cost option is all you need — some business bank accounts even include MTD-compatible software for free if you bank with them. You can browse HMRC's software finder tool yourself if you want to see what's out there.
Prices start from £45+VAT per month, and that fixed monthly fee covers everything listed on this page, including your quarterly filings and year-end Self Assessment return. The exact fee depends on how complex your affairs are, for example multiple properties, share trading, VAT or other income sources. We will confirm a fixed monthly quote shortly after your free call. No per-filing charges, no surprise invoices.
Yes. If you are VAT registered, we can support your MTD for VAT digital records and returns alongside your Income Tax obligations.
No. The service is remote-friendly and can be delivered wherever you are based in the UK.
We are here to help.
Book a discovery call to explore how we can support your business or personal tax needs.
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