MTD Compliance 2026

Quarterly tax filing is now the law. We get it done.Tax,
finally
done.

Making Tax Digital makes quarterly filing the law for landlords, the self-employed, and VAT businesses. DoneLabs connects to your bank and gets it done - filed direct to HMRC. From £4.99 a month.

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£50k+
Income threshold
Mandated from April 2026
4×
Quarterly submissions
Per tax year to HMRC
£30k+
Threshold drops
April 2027 mandate
1 tap
Filed direct to HMRC
No spreadsheets
The mandate
Quarterly.
Digital.
Mandatory.
From April 2026

If you earn over £50,000 from property or self-employment income, spreadsheets and annual Self Assessment returns are no longer compliant. HMRC requires quarterly digital submissions using compatible MTD software. This is not optional - it is the law.

From April 2027

The threshold drops to £30,000. More landlords and sole traders in scope. Same quarterly requirement. Same penalty system from day one.

Penalty system

HMRC operates a points-based system. Each missed submission earns a penalty point. Four points triggers a £200 fine. Daily penalties follow for extended non-compliance.

Miss a deadline and the penalties stack. Or let DoneLabs file every quarter for you, direct to HMRC.

Why DoneLabs
Built for the job.
£4.99 a month.
Filed direct to HMRC.

Most MTD software is legacy accounting software retrofitted for compliance. DoneLabs was built from the ground up for Making Tax Digital and nothing else. Four focused products covering Income Tax for landlords and sole traders, VAT, and a dedicated agent platform for accountants. No bloat. No bridging workarounds. One direct API connection to HMRC per product.

No spreadsheets
No bridging tools, no exports, no manual entry. Connect your bank and we file it.
Every mandate
Income Tax and VAT, for individuals, the self-employed, and accountants. One connected ecosystem.
Direct API
Every submission goes direct to the HMRC Gateway via OAuth 2.0. No third-party bridging. No spreadsheet exports.
Bank connected
TrueLayer open banking pulls your transactions automatically. Read-only. FCA-authorised. Nothing manual.
Free MTD Tools

Know where
you stand.

Six free tools. No account needed. Built for landlords and the self-employed getting ready for Making Tax Digital.

Quarter Deadline Calculator
Find your next HMRC MTD submission deadline and how much time you have left.
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Income Tax Estimator
Estimate your income tax liability across basic, higher, and additional rate bands.
Use free tool
MTD Threshold Checker
Three questions. Find out if you are in scope for Making Tax Digital and from when.
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Penalty Calculator
Calculate your HMRC penalty exposure under the points-based MTD system.
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Allowable Expenses Lookup
Browse HMRC-compliant expense categories for property and self-employment income.
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Rental Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your tax on rental income. Accounts for expenses, mortgage interest relief, and your tax band.
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001 - Products

One ecosystem.
Four products.

Every DoneLabs product connects directly to HMRC. Built for Making Tax Digital - Income Tax and VAT.

For Landlords
DoneTax
Residential property income. MTD for Income Tax ready.
  • Unlimited bank syncing via open banking
  • Direct HMRC quarterly submission
  • Property expense categorisation
  • Deadline tracking & reminders
  • DoneTax+ accountant connect
Go to DoneTax
For Self-Employed
DoneSE
Sole traders & self-employed.
  • Automated income & expense categorisation
  • Direct HMRC quarterly submission
  • Real-time balance & tax tracking
  • Priority support channel
  • DoneTax+ accountant connect
Go to DoneSE
For Accountants
DoneTax+
File for all your clients. One dashboard.
  • Unlimited client seats
  • Add clients by NINO, instant setup
  • Cartridge model quarterly workflow
  • Full submission audit trail
  • Direct agent HMRC API
Go to DoneTax+
For VAT Businesses
DoneVAT
MTD VAT compliance.
  • Open banking transaction sync
  • Automatic VAT categorisation
  • Nine-box return direct to HMRC
  • Liabilities & payments history
  • Rules engine learns your patterns
Go to DoneVAT
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Accountant Directory
Need an accountant
for MTD?

Rather hand it to a professional? Our directory lists accountants across the UK who use DoneTax+. Your figures flow to them automatically every quarter - nothing to email, no spreadsheets.

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MTD-ready
All listed accountants
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002 - Ecosystem
How it
connects.

Same flow across every DoneLabs product. Connect your bank, keep records as you go, and file direct to HMRC - Income Tax or VAT. Simple enough to do yourself. Powerful enough for your accountant to run for you through DoneTax+.

01
Connect your bank
Link via TrueLayer open banking in seconds. Transactions load automatically across all products. Read-only. FCA-authorised. Nothing manual.
02
Review and submit
Your software categorises everything as you go. Check, adjust if needed, and submit direct to HMRC in minutes. Income Tax or VAT - same flow.
03
Or hand it to your accountant
If your accountant uses DoneTax+, your data flows to them automatically each quarter. They review, approve, and file on your behalf. No spreadsheets.
003 - Infrastructure
Four products.
One infrastructure.

Every DoneLabs product sits on ICO-registered, AES-256 encrypted infrastructure with a direct HMRC API connection. This is not optional for tax software.

HMRC MTD API
All four DoneLabs products connect directly to official HMRC MTD APIs via OAuth 2.0. Income Tax and VAT. Not a workaround. The real Gateway.
MTD COMPLIANT
AES-256 Encrypted
Bank-grade AES-256-GCM encryption at rest and in transit. Your financial data is never sold, shared, or seen by us.
ICO REG. ICO-0001353294
Open Banking
TrueLayer FCA-authorised open banking. Read-only access. We can see your transactions. We cannot and will never touch your money.
FCA AUTHORISED PROVIDER
UK Registered
DoneLabs Ltd is a UK-incorporated company. UK-based servers. UK GDPR compliant. ICO registered. Built here, for here.
CO. NO. 17056937
004 - Pricing

Simple pricing.
Every mandate.

Every plan includes direct HMRC submission, full compliance, and no feature gating. Cancel anytime. Secured by Stripe.

For landlords
DoneTax
£4.99/mo
Or £39.99/yr, save 33%
  • Unlimited bank syncing
  • Direct HMRC submissions
  • Transaction categorisation
  • Deadline tracking & reminders
  • DoneTax+ accountant link
  • CSV export
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For accountants
DoneTax+
£19.99/mo
+ £1.99 per client seat, or £199.99/yr
  • Unlimited client management
  • Direct agent HMRC API
  • Cartridge quarterly workflow
  • Full audit trail
  • Add clients by NINO
  • Priority support & exports
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For self-employed
DoneSE
£4.99/mo
Or £39.99/yr, save 33%
  • Unlimited bank syncing
  • Direct HMRC submissions
  • Automated categorisation
  • Priority support channel
  • DoneTax+ accountant link
  • Full year history & exports
Get Started
For VAT businesses
DoneVAT
£4.99/mo
Or £39.99/yr, save 33%
  • Open banking transaction sync
  • Automatic VAT categorisation
  • Nine-box return direct to HMRC
  • Liabilities & payments history
  • Rules engine learns your patterns
  • CSV export
Get Started
005 - FAQ
Every question.
Answered.

Everything you need to know about MTD, DoneLabs products, and how it all works. If we have missed something, email us.

01 What is Making Tax Digital and does it affect me?
Making Tax Digital is HMRC's programme to move the UK tax system entirely online. It currently covers two mandates. MTD for Income Tax applies to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 from April 2026, dropping to £30,000 in April 2027. MTD for VAT applies to all VAT-registered businesses. If either of these applies to you, compliant software is required by law.
02 Which DoneLabs product is right for me?
DoneTax is for landlords with residential property income. DoneSE is for sole traders and self-employed. DoneVAT is for VAT-registered businesses. DoneTax+ is exclusively for accountants and tax agents managing multiple clients - it is never used directly by the end taxpayer. If you have both property and self-employment income, you need both DoneTax and DoneSE - they connect seamlessly.
03 How does the HMRC connection actually work?
Every DoneLabs product connects directly to HMRC's official MTD APIs via OAuth 2.0 - the same secure authorisation standard used by banks. You grant permission once and we handle every submission directly to the HMRC Gateway. There are no workarounds, no bridging software, no third-party intermediaries, and no manual form filling.
04 Is my financial data safe?
Yes. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256-GCM - bank-grade encryption. DoneLabs Ltd is ICO registered (ICO-0001353294), UK GDPR compliant, and incorporated in the UK. Your data is never sold or shared. Our open banking integration is powered by TrueLayer, an FCA-authorised provider - read-only access only. We can see your transactions to categorise them. We cannot and will never move your money.
05 What are the quarterly submission deadlines?
Under MTD for Income Tax you must submit four quarterly updates per tax year. The standard quarterly periods end on 5 July, 5 October, 5 January, and 5 April. Each update must be submitted within one month of the period end. VAT returns are submitted quarterly or monthly depending on your VAT scheme. DoneLabs sends reminders in advance and your data is always pre-populated and ready to submit.
06 Can I use DoneLabs alongside my accountant?
Yes - and this is where DoneLabs shines. If your accountant uses DoneTax+, they invite you by your National Insurance number and you accept the invitation. Each quarter your data loads into their dashboard automatically. They review, approve, and file on your behalf. No spreadsheets emailed back and forth, no manual re-entry. If your accountant does not use DoneTax+ yet, you can file directly yourself or ask them to get in touch.
07 I am VAT registered. What does MTD for VAT require?
MTD for VAT requires you to keep digital records and submit your VAT returns using compatible software. DoneVAT connects to your bank via TrueLayer open banking, imports transactions automatically, categorises them using a rules engine that learns your patterns, calculates your nine-box VAT return, and submits directly to HMRC. No manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no bridging software.
08 What happens if I miss a submission?
HMRC operates a points-based penalty system. Each missed submission earns a penalty point. Once you reach your threshold - four points for quarterly filers - a £200 fine is issued. Daily penalties follow for extended non-compliance. DoneLabs is designed specifically to eliminate this risk. Reminders, pre-populated data, and one-tap submission mean there is no excuse to miss a deadline.
09 Do I still need to file a Self Assessment return?
Yes - under MTD for Income Tax you still submit an End of Period Statement and a Final Declaration after the tax year ends, replacing the traditional Self Assessment return. The four quarterly updates throughout the year feed into these. DoneLabs handles all of this end-to-end - your quarterly data is already structured correctly so the final declaration requires minimal effort.
10 How is DoneLabs different from other MTD software?
Most MTD software is legacy accounting software retrofitted for compliance. DoneLabs was built from the ground up for Making Tax Digital and nothing else. Four focused products covering every current MTD mandate - Income Tax for property, Income Tax for the self-employed, VAT, and a dedicated agent platform - all connected through the same ecosystem. No other product covers all four. It is also among the most affordable compliant MTD software on the market.
11 What is the best MTD software for landlords?
DoneTax is built specifically for UK landlords with residential property income. It connects directly to your bank via TrueLayer open banking, automatically imports transactions, lets you categorise property expenses in seconds, and submits quarterly to HMRC in one tap. If you have an accountant, DoneTax connects directly to DoneTax+ so your data flows to them every quarter without any manual effort. It is the most focused MTD for Income Tax solution for landlords in the UK.
12 Do I need MTD software if I already use an accountant?
Yes - compliant software is required regardless of whether you use an accountant. The difference is who does the filing. If your accountant uses DoneTax+, you use DoneTax or DoneSE to track your income and expenses, and your data flows automatically to your accountant each quarter. They review and file on your behalf direct to HMRC. If your accountant does not yet use DoneTax+, you can file directly yourself - it takes one tap.
13 When will DoneLabs products be available?
DoneLabs products are preparing for public launch. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you the moment they're available.
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