Making Tax Digital made simple for your business
We help UK sole traders, landlords, and businesses navigate the transition to digital tax reporting without any disruption. With a dedicated accountant, free FreeAgent software, and a single fixed monthly fee, you can stay compliant effortlessly.
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£104.50/mo + VAT
Setup fees
Online UK accountancy
Dedicated named accountant
FreeAgent subscription cost
What you get with Making Tax Digital
What is Making Tax Digital?
MTD is HMRC's move to digital tax. Instead of one annual return, you keep digital records and report to HMRC through the year. MTD for VAT is already mandatory — MTD for Income Tax is now rolling out for the self-employed and landlords.
Keep digital records
Record income and expenses digitally using MTD-compatible software — no spreadsheets or shoeboxes.
Send quarterly updates
Submit a summary of income and expenses to HMRC every three months, instead of one annual return.
File a final declaration
Confirm your figures after the tax year ends to finalise your tax — this replaces the old Self Assessment.
When MTD applies — and to whom
It's based on your qualifying income — gross income from self-employment and property, before expenses. The threshold steps down each year.
April 2026
£50,000+ income
Self-employed and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 come in first.
April 2027
£30,000+ income
The threshold drops to £30,000 — many more sole traders and landlords.
April 2028
£20,000+ income
Drops again to £20,000 — by now most self-employed people are in scope.
VAT-registered? MTD for VAT already applies to you. Partnerships and companies follow in later phases. Contracting via your own limited company? Salary and dividends aren't 'qualifying income' — but any sole-trade or rental income is.
CIS subcontractors — remember, you'll be caught too
- You're self-employed, so you're squarely in scope for MTD for Income Tax — exactly like any other sole trader.
- Your qualifying income is measured gross — before the 20% or 30% CIS deduction. So you'll hit the £50k / £30k / £20k thresholds sooner than you might expect.
- We handle your CIS and MTD together — digital records, quarterly updates and your year-end reclaim, all in one place.
The quarters that matter
Four updates a year, each due roughly a month after the quarter ends, then a final declaration. We track every date.
Quarter 1
6 Apr – 5 Jul
Update due 7 August
Quarter 2
6 Jul – 5 Oct
Update due 7 November
Quarter 3
6 Oct – 5 Jan
Update due 7 February
Quarter 4
6 Jan – 5 Apr
Update due 7 May
Plus a final declaration by 31 January after the tax year — this replaces your annual Self Assessment.
How we get you MTD-ready
From working out whether you're caught to filing every quarter, we take the whole thing off your plate.
Check if you're caught
We work out whether — and when — MTD applies to you based on your income, so there are no nasty surprises.
Set up the software
We get you onto FreeAgent (MTD-compatible) and set up your digital records properly from day one.
Prepare & file your quarters
We prepare and submit each quarterly update to HMRC, on time, from your digital records.
Handle your final declaration
We finalise your year-end position and submit the final declaration that replaces Self Assessment.
Clear, upfront pricing
MTD quarterly filing is an add-on to your monthly fee — and we'll quote it clearly before you commit.
Your FreeAgent software is included free; the extra quarterly submissions are the only added cost. No surprises.
The difference a dedicated accountant makes
Your own dedicated accountant
You get a named UK accountant who understands your business and handles the complex HMRC submissions on your behalf. There are no faceless call centres, just direct and reliable professional support.
FreeAgent software included
We provide a full subscription to MTD-compatible FreeAgent bookkeeping software at no extra cost. This allows you to track expenses, send invoices, and log transactions digitally in real time.
One fixed monthly fee
Our transparent pricing structure means you pay a single fixed fee each month with no hidden charges. You will never face unexpected bills for year-end accounts or routine advice.
Proactive and stress-free compliance
We monitor your income thresholds and upcoming HMRC deadlines so you never have to worry about late filing. Our team handles the transition details so you can focus entirely on your business.
Going it alone vs having us in your corner
You can absolutely do your own books. Here's what actually changes when a dedicated accountant takes it off your plate.
Doing it yourself
Accounting software
Pay for FreeAgent yourself — that's £100s a year on top.
Tax savings
Easy to miss allowable expenses, reliefs and allowances.
Your time
Evenings lost to receipts, spreadsheets and HMRC admin.
Knowledge & deadlines
MTD, National Insurance and filing dates — costly to get wrong.
With Workwell
Accounting software
FreeAgent included free, set up and ready to go.
Tax savings
Proactive planning to claim every allowance — often saving more than we cost.
Your time
We handle the books and filing, so you get your evenings back.
Knowledge & deadlines
A named accountant keeps you compliant and filed on time, every time.
The bottom line
Free software, more tax saved and your time back — for just £104.50/mo.
Most clients save more in tax and software than they pay us. Switching takes minutes.
Everything, sorted
Onboarding and setup
- Setting up your free FreeAgent account
- Linking your business bank feed
- Reviewing your historic income levels
- Confirming your mandatory MTD start date
- Registering your business with HMRC for MTD
Quarterly record keeping
- Automating expense tracking through FreeAgent
- Categorising your business transactions accurately
- Reviewing quarterly digital records for errors
- Submitting required quarterly updates to HMRC
- Providing real-time estimates of tax liabilities
Year-end tax finalisation
- Reconciling all twelve months of business data
- Preparing your final annual declaration
- Applying all relevant tax allowances
- Submitting your final tax return to HMRC
- Confirming your final tax payment deadlines
Ongoing expert support
- Access to your dedicated named accountant
- Unlimited professional tax advice via email
- Proactive planning for changing tax thresholds
- Support with HMRC queries and correspondence
- Regular reviews to maximise your tax efficiency
“Workwell has administered my company since formation in 2014. I am very happy with the quality of the service that they have provided. Danielle and Ross, in particular, have been excellent in their roles as lead client accountants.”
Limited company client
With Workwell since 2014
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