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We are completely focused on helping your business grow.
Our team of highly experienced and qualified chartered accountants based in Northampton can help landlords achieve their key objectives. We can help you with your tax returns, capital gains tax and we can consult, give you advice on all tax advice questions you may have.

our services

Making Tax
Digital Services

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Personal Tax Returns

Tax Returns

Our tax return service helps landlords stay compliant with HMRC, ensuring your property income is reported accurately and submitted on time.

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Personal Tax Returns

Tax Advice

With property taxation becoming increasingly complex, effective tax planning is essential to protect your rental profits and make informed financial decisions.

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Personal Tax Returns

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax applies to the profit made when selling property or land. We help landlords calculate liabilities and plan ahead to minimise tax efficiently.

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Important Dates

01
April 2026

Phase 1 of MTD

Individuals and landlords with gross income greater than £50,000.
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02
April 2027

Phase 2 of MTD

Individuals and landlords with gross income between £30,000 and £50,000.
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01
April 2026

Phase 1 of MTD

Individuals and landlords with gross income greater than £50,000.
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02
April 2027

Phase 2 of MTD

Individuals and landlords with gross income between £30,000 and £50,000.
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03
Date to be confirmed

Remaining Phases

Partnerships together with Individuals and landlords with gross income less than £30,000 will be phased in but the date is yet to be confirmed. MTD exemptions will be possible for those who qualify under specific criteria.
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How Landlords
Calculate Income for MTD

If you are not operating as a sole trader, you’ll need to total the rental income generated from any property you own, whether solely or jointly.

Property income may include:

  • Rent received from UK property or land
  • Rent received from overseas property or land
  • Income from renting out furnished rooms
    in your main residence
  • Earnings from UK Furnished Holiday Lettings
    and other holiday rentals
  • Lease premiums relating to UK property
  • Payments received as an incentive to grant a lease
    (sometimes known as a reverse premium)

If your total gross property income exceeds £50,000 from April 2026, £30,000 from April 2027, or £20,000 from April 2028, you will be required to register for and comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax in relation to that income.

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How Landlords
Calculate Income for MTD

Income for MTD

No More Spreadsheets
or Statements

Landlords face the biggest tax change in years. We help you move from spreadsheets and manual statements to a fully digitalised accounts package
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Penalties

From April 2024, individuals taking part in the pilot phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax are subject to the updated penalty system for late submissions and late payments.

This penalty framework will also apply to all taxpayers once MTD for Income Tax becomes mandatory.

How the New Penalty System Works

The updated regime introduces:

  • A points-based system for late submissions
  • Financial penalties for late payment of tax
  • Ongoing interest charges on overdue amounts
  • Penalties for inaccuracies in returns or supporting documents

Under the points system, penalty points accumulate for missed deadlines. Once a threshold is reached, a financial penalty is triggered.

Quarterly Updates

There will be no late submission penalties for missed quarterly updates for individuals who join MTD for Income Tax from 6 April 2026, nor during the official testing phase.

HMRC Powers

HMRC has discretion to cancel or reset penalty points and withdraw related financial penalties in certain circumstances. Understanding how the new regime operates is essential to avoid unnecessary costs and remain compliant under MTD.

how it works
1

Check for
compatible software

2

Register for
Self Assessment

3

Submit tax return
in the last 2 years

4

Sign up
via Gov.uk

Helpful Guides

Use online service to sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and find out what to do next.

Sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Choose the right software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Self Assessment tax returns
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