The expansion of the making tax digital obligations marks one of the biggest shifts in UK tax reporting in decades, and understandably, lots of people are asking:
• Will this affect me?
• What do I have to do?
• Why are they changing it?
• I’m paid through CIS — surely it doesn’t apply to me?
Here’s the key points:
If you’re a sole trader or landlord with total gross income over £50,000 (based on your 2024–25 tax return), you’ll need to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from April 2026.
That means:
✅ Keeping digital records using HMRC-compatible software
✅ Submitting quarterly income and expense updates
✅ Completing a final end-of-year declaration (replacing the traditional Self-Assessment process)
And yes - even CIS subcontractors fall within scope of MTD if they meet the income threshold — so please don’t assume it won’t apply!
We are here to support our subcontractors!
At EEBS Ltd, we’re making the transition simple -
If you already use our Construction Payroll solution, your subcontractors will receive FREE access to our brand-new Making Tax Digital App, designed to:
- Record and store income & expenses digitally
- Send deadline reminders so nothing is missed
- Provide guidance on allowable expenses
- Integrate with leading software such as QuickBooks and Xero
- Share information seamlessly with your referred accountant
Just like our payroll solution, the app is built to remove stress, reduce paperwork, and keep everything compliant — so subcontractors can focus on the job, not the admin.
Not currently working with us?
If you’d like stress-free subcontractors and a fully compliant CIS payroll solution — alongside MTD support — get in touch today. We’re here to help you stay ahead of the changes.
