First quarterly update due 7 August 2026
Making Tax Digital,
made simple
Submit your quarterly updates to HMRC in minutes. Built for sole traders, landlords, and overseas property owners. From £7.50/month.
Connect to HMRC
Securely link your HMRC account with one click. We handle the OAuth connection.
Enter your numbers
Simple forms for income and expenses. No accounting jargon. Just enter what you earned and spent.
Submit to HMRC
One click to submit your quarterly update. We handle the formatting and compliance.
Why people choose ClearMTD
£7.50/mo
Xero starts at £15. QuickBooks at £12. Sage at £14.
5 min
Setup takes minutes, not hours. No chart of accounts. No accounting jargon.
MTD only
No invoicing or payroll you'll never use. Just digital records and HMRC submissions.
UK built
Designed for UK tax rules from day one. Not a US product adapted for HMRC.
Built for people, not accountants
If you're self-employed or rent out property, MTD is now the law. ClearMTD is the simplest way to stay compliant.
Sole traders
Freelancers, tradespeople, consultants — anyone self-employed earning over £50k. Track income and expenses quarterly without the complexity of full accounting software.
UK landlords
If your rental income puts you above the threshold, you need MTD-compatible software. ClearMTD makes property income reporting straightforward.
Overseas landlords
Own property abroad? Foreign property income is covered too. Same simple process — enter your overseas rental income and expenses, submit to HMRC.
Simple pricing
No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
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Common questions
Who needs to use MTD software from April 2026?
Self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using MTD-compatible software from April 2026. Those earning £30,000–£50,000 must comply from April 2027.
How much does ClearMTD cost?
ClearMTD costs £7.50/month or £65/year (saving 28%). Both plans include unlimited quarterly submissions, HMRC connection, and full support. Sign up free — no payment required until you submit to HMRC.
What quarterly updates do I need to submit?
Under MTD for Income Tax, you submit four quarterly updates with your income and expenses, and a Final Declaration at year-end to confirm your overall tax position. ClearMTD handles all of these.
Is ClearMTD recognised by HMRC?
ClearMTD connects directly to HMRC's Making Tax Digital API using secure OAuth authentication. Your submissions go straight to HMRC through their official MTD for ITSA channel.
Essential MTD guides
Everything you need to understand Making Tax Digital and stay compliant.
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What Expenses Can I Claim Under MTD?
The complete list of allowable expenses for sole traders and landlords.
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MTD Deadlines 2026/27
Every quarterly update and Final Declaration date you need to know.
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Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders
Complete guide for freelancers, tradespeople, and the self-employed.
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MTD for Landlords 2026
How Making Tax Digital applies to UK and overseas property income.
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MTD Soft Landing 2026/27
Which penalties are waived in the first year and which still apply.
Latest guides
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Allowable Expenses for Sole Traders Under MTD
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Landlord Allowable Expenses Under MTD: The Complete List
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Motor, Home Office and Simplified Expenses Under MTD
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MTD Expense Categories Explained
HMRC uses 13 standard expense categories in MTD quarterly updates for self-employment. Here is what goes in each categor…
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Do I Need an Accountant for Making Tax Digital?
Can you handle MTD yourself or do you need an accountant? We break down what's changed, what you can do alone, and when …
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EOPS Abolished: What Replaces the End of Period Statement
The End of Period Statement (EOPS) has been abolished for MTD. Here's what replaced it, what you now submit at year-end,…