Making Tax Digital – should agents help struggling landlords?
Summary
The article reports that many landlords subject to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax do not understand when the rules apply to them, with awareness particularly weak among those due to join in later phases. It also highlights expectations of increased administrative burden and notes that Propertymark has encouraged letting agents to help landlords who are struggling with compliance.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter landlords affected by MTD through valuation, agency, or wider property advice work, so awareness of the rollout and its practical impact is useful. The article also signals growing reliance on agents and accountants to manage tax compliance, which may affect landlord behaviour and portfolio management decisions.
Key points
- Many landlords misjudge when MTD for Income Tax starts for them.
- Awareness is lowest among landlords due to join in 2027 and 2028.
- Most landlords expect MTD to add several hours of quarterly administration.
- Some landlords already in scope reported late quarterly submissions.
- Propertymark says letting agents may need to assist landlords with MTD difficulties.
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