Making Tax Digital for Landlords

Being a Landlord just got harder — here's how to make it easy

If you earn income from UK or overseas property, the MTD rules will soon apply to you. But you're not alone — many landlords aren't sure what to do next. The good news? It doesn't have to be stressful.

What's the real issue?

The risks of staying manual

Managing property income with spreadsheets or paper might feel easy — but with HMRC's new rules, it could soon cause real problems:

Missed quarterly deadlines
Manual errors that trigger penalties
Extra stress hunting down receipts and rent records
No clear view of your property income and expenses

What's changing with MTD?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is HMRC's new way of collecting tax — and landlords with income over £50,000 must comply from April 2026.

April 2026: MTD starts for landlords earning £50k+
April 2027: Threshold lowers to £30k+
April 2028: Threshold lowers to £20k+

What you'll need to do

Keep digital records of all property income and expenses
Send quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software

Not ready? You could face penalties for late or missing updates — even if you use a lettings agent to manage your properties.

There's a better way

Spreadsheets and paper aren't built for compliance.

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HMRC-recognised
Quarterly submissions
Built-in error checks
Designed for landlords

With Clear Books, keeping digital records and submitting to HMRC is fast, simple, and stress-free.

What to look for in MTD software

HMRC-recognised
Works for multiple properties and agents
Easy to use — no accounting jargon
Affordable (free plans available!)

Why Clear Books is built for Landlords

Clear Books helps landlords like you stay compliant without the headache.

Submit HMRC updates in a few clicks
Track income from one or many properties
File for UK property and overseas property
Works whether you self-manage or use an agent
Free plan for landlords now available