Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Government press release entitled 436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital, published on 12 August 2026, what proportion of taxpayers required to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax have completed the necessary registration and reporting requirements thus far.

HMRC has worked extensively with software developers, agents and representative bodies to support the development and testing of compatible software products.

There is a range of products available, including solutions designed for agents and customers with different budgets and needs, and including free products supporting those with simpler affairs. Information on compatible software is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax

Customers who experience difficulties meeting their obligations should contact HMRC. HMRC provides a range of support to help customers comply with MTD Tax Digital for Income Tax requirements and considers individual circumstances where appropriate.