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Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, spreadsheet data prep, and HMRC compliance.
Rental Income Spreadsheet for MTD: What Landlords Need in 2026
A practical guide for UK landlords on building an MTD-compatible rental income spreadsheet before the Q1 deadline on 5 August 2026.
What Is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? A Plain English Guide
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means quarterly digital reporting for the self-employed and landlords from April 2026. Here's what it actually means, who's affected, and what you need to do.
MTD for Sole Traders: Everything You Need to Know for 2026
Self-employed and earning over £50,000? MTD for Income Tax is mandatory from April 2026. Here's what sole traders need to know about digital records, quarterly updates, and keeping your spreadsheet workflow.
How to Submit Your First MTD Quarterly Update: Step-by-Step
Your first MTD quarterly update is due 7 August 2026. This step-by-step guide walks you through registration, software choices, data preparation, submission, and common errors to avoid.
MTD Penalties: What Happens If You Miss the Quarterly Deadline
HMRC's new points-based penalty system means missed MTD deadlines accumulate. Four late quarterly submissions trigger a £200 fine. Here's how the system works and how to avoid it.
TaxPrepUK vs 123Sheets: Which MTD Spreadsheet Tool Is Right for You?
Both TaxPrepUK and 123Sheets serve spreadsheet users, but they solve different problems. One cleans your data, the other submits it. Here's how to choose.
TaxPrepUK vs Taxd: Which MTD Solution Fits Your Workflow?
TaxPrepUK and Taxd both help with MTD compliance but approach the problem differently. One keeps your spreadsheet workflow, the other replaces it. Here's how they compare.
TaxPrepUK vs Hammock: Comparing MTD Tools for UK Landlords
Hammock is built for landlords. TaxPrepUK is built for spreadsheet users. If you're a landlord who uses spreadsheets, here's how to decide between them.
TaxPrepUK vs AbsoluteTax: Comparing MTD Spreadsheet Solutions
AbsoluteTax offers affordable bridging. TaxPrepUK offers data preparation. Both serve spreadsheet users — here's which one you need (or whether you need both).
TaxPrepUK vs VitalTax: Which MTD Spreadsheet Tool Do You Need?
VitalTax is an affordable Excel add-in for HMRC submission. TaxPrepUK cleans your data before submission. Here's how the two tools compare and work together.
Why Your Spreadsheet Isn't MTD-Ready (And How to Fix It in 15 Minutes)
MTD for Income Tax is live. Your spreadsheet might be digital, but that doesn't make it compliant. Here's the missing step most guides skip.
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