Making Tax Digital for Scottish Landlords: Is Your Rental Income £50k+?

From April 2026, landlords with rental income over £50,000 must file quarterly digital tax returns under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Get a free, no-obligation review of where you stand — run by Matt and Aidan, two working landlords with 60+ properties.
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What Making Tax Digital Means for Your Rental Income

Matt Herbert - Chartered Certified Property Tax Specialist in Scotland

Fill in our quick form and get clear, practical guidance on whether MTD affects you, when it kicks in, and what you need to do next.

Matt and Aidan do not just work with property investors — they are property investors. With first-hand experience across a portfolio of more than 60 properties, they understand the real-world decisions behind the numbers, including what Making Tax Digital means for landlords like you.

In your free review, we will look at your rental income, confirm whether and when MTD applies to you, and set out what you need to do to stay compliant — no obligation, no jargon.

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Are You Over the Threshold?

From April 2026, MTD for Income Tax applies if your gross rental income is over £50,000. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027. We’ll check where you sit today — and where you’re heading.

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What Quarterly Filing Actually Means

Instead of one Self Assessment a year, you’ll submit a digital update every quarter through MTD-compatible software, plus a final declaration. We’ll walk you through what that looks like in practice.

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Avoid Late MTD Penalties

HMRC’s new points-based penalty system means missed quarterly deadlines add up fast. We’ll make sure you know exactly when each submission is due, so you stay compliant and avoid unnecessary fines.

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Your Next Steps

Fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you with a clear, straightforward answer on how Making Tax Digital affects your rental income — and what to do about it.

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Why Landlords Trust Us With Making Tax Digital

From day-to-day bookkeeping to Making Tax Digital compliance, our property accountants Scotland team provides a complete range of services tailored specifically to landlords — delivered by accountants who are landlords themselves.

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Bookkeeping for Rental Income & Expenses

Accurate, up-to-date records 

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Quarterly MTD Submissions

Filed accurately and on time.

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Tax Guidance for Landlords

Advice to help minimise liabilities.

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Support for New Landlords

Set up your finances correctly 

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Support for
Portfolio Landlords

Managing multiple properties

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Ongoing Advice & Professional Support

Practical advice to help

What Our Clients Say

Confident that everything is accurate and compliant

“As a landlord with a small portfolio, I wanted an accountant who truly understood property rather than general business accounts. LJY Accounting made everything straightforward — from organising my records to handling my tax return. I now feel confident that everything is accurate and compliant.”

Our accounts are in safe hands

“Managing multiple properties means there’s always paperwork and changing regulations to keep up with. LJY Accounting provide clear advice, prompt responses, and reliable support year after year. It’s reassuring to know our accounts are in safe hands.”
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Fill in our free MTD review form to unpack your current tax position, confirm when MTD applies to you, and get straight, actionable guidance on your portfolio’s next steps.