MTD for Income Tax blog — CIS, self assessment & digital records
Plain-English guides to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: quarterly updates, the Construction Industry Scheme for subcontractors, self assessment, UTRs and everything sole traders, landlords and accountants need to stay compliant with HMRC.
HMRC Self Assessment Number (UTR): What It Is and How to Find It
Your HMRC self assessment number is your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). Here's what it is, where to find it, how to get one, and why you need it for Making Tax Digital and CIS.
How to Check Your CIS Deductions Under MTD for Income Tax
A step-by-step guide to checking the CIS deductions HMRC holds against you as a subcontractor, reconciling them with your contractor statements, and getting them right before your final declaration.
MTD for CIS Subcontractors: What Subbies Need to Know for 2026
How Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affects CIS subcontractors (subbies). When you're in scope, what quarterly updates involve, and how your CIS deductions fit into your tax bill.