What is the qualifying income for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Before you need to start using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, your qualifying income must be in excess of certain HMRC thresholds.

What Counts as Qualifying Income

Qualifying income is the total income received from any of the following sources:

  • Self-employment
  • UK property
  • Foreign property

What Doesn't Count as Qualifying Income

All income that isn't received from self-employment or property does not count as qualifying income. Examples include:

  • Employment (PAYE)
  • Dividends
  • State Pension
  • Private pension
  • Savings interest
  • Capital gains
  • State benefits
  • Insurance policies

Find Out More

For further information about qualifying income, refer to the following HMRC web page:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-out-your-qualifying-income-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax

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