HMRC Begins Automatic Making Tax Digital Sign-Ups for Landlords
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HMRC Begins Automatic Making Tax Digital Sign-Ups for Landlords

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 1 September 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

HMRC Begins Automatic Making Tax Digital Sign-Ups for Landlords

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has started automatically registering landlords for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. This process targets landlords who have not yet signed up but are believed by HMRC to be required to use the system.

According to Property118, the automatic registration process is beginning this month and will be rolled out in stages. The rules for MTD for Income Tax have applied since 6 April to sole traders, including landlords, who meet the relevant criteria.

Letting agents and inventory clerks should be aware that landlords who have not taken action to register for MTD may soon find themselves automatically enrolled by HMRC. This change could affect how landlords manage their tax reporting and compliance.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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