How to do Making Tax Digital for free (without an accountant)
You don’t need an accountant or paid software to become Making Tax Digital compliant. This step-by-step guide explains how to DIY your MTD set-up for free using Mettle and FreeAgent.
You don’t need an accountant or paid software to become Making Tax Digital compliant. This step-by-step guide explains how to DIY your MTD set-up for free using Mettle and FreeAgent.
Understanding what expenses you can claim as a sole trader can make a big difference to your tax bill. From travel and equipment to home office costs, learn which expenses HMRC allows, and which ones to avoid.
From repairs and maintenance to letting agent fees and insurance, find out which landlord expenses are deductible and how to stay on compliant.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) will affect millions of sole traders and landlords. From April 2026, HMRC will require digital record-keeping and quarterly updates. Read about who needs to join, the key deadlines, and how to avoid costly penalties.
Maslins directors Julie and Gareth joined a high-level roundtable with HMRC, FreeAgent, and the Treasury to discuss the future of MTD for ITSA. From the front lines of tax returns and software migrations, they shared insights on what small businesses really need to make MTD work.