HMRC warns taxpayers about mid-year Capital Gains Tax changes
23 January 2026
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From April 2026, anyone who is self-employed, a sole trader, or a landlord will face new legal requirements for how they report and manage their tax if their income exceeds £50,000.
In April 2027, the threshold will reduce to £30,000 before dropping to £20,000 by April 2028.
This will mean that over 900,000 additional people will be legally required to:
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the Government’s plan to overhaul the UK’s tax system by requiring more frequent, digital tax reporting.
The goal? Fewer errors, faster reporting, and improved transparency.
But for you, it means:
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As the threshold is set to reduce even more over the next few years, it is important to know how and when the changes will affect you.
The changes will eventually see 900,000 more sole traders, landlords, and self-employed individuals pulled into MTD.
The current Self-Assessment returns will be replaced by MTD, so early understanding and planning can keep you compliant.
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You don’t need to handle this alone. Our expert team can:
The Government is fully committed to enhancing scrutiny and mitigating fraud, so may impose further changes to tax returns in the future.
Early planning can help you stay ahead of changes so you can maintain compliance.
Our expert team is on hand to assist you every step of the way, and make sure that you are ready for the additional paperwork that comes with MTD.
Keep compliant now, and in the future, by speaking to our team today.
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