Making Tax Digital for Dentists – Are You Ready for Income Tax Changes?
From April 2026, HMRC is introducing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) — a seismic shift in how self-employed professionals, including dentists, report their income.
At Alexander & Co, a leading firm of chartered accountants and specialist dental tax advisors, we are here to help ensure our clients are fully prepared and compliant.
Whether you are a self-employed associate dentist or a sole trader, the new digital tax rules will affect you, and we can assist.
What Is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative to modernise the UK tax system.
For dentists, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax includes the following actions:
- Submit quarterly income and expense updates. This must be via HMRC approved software
- Maintain digital records of all income and outgoings
- File a final end-of-year statement annually to finalise tax owed
Starting April 2026, any self-employed individual (including dentists) earning more than £50,000 per year must comply. This lowers to £30,000 in April 2027, and £20,000 in April 2028. These figures include income from other sources such as rental property or crypto assets.
Why Dentists Need to Take Action
As a dentist, your tax affairs can be complex — with varying income sources such as:
- NHS contracts
- Private practice revenue
- Associate fees
- Limited company dividends
- Buy-to-let property income
- Crypto tax income
Our expert team specialises in the unique financial challenges of dental professionals, helping you navigate the transition to digital tax reporting smoothly.
Key MTD Deadlines for Dentists
| Date | Requirement |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | MTD for Income Tax applies to dentists earning over £50,000 |
| April 2027 | MTD expands include dentists those earning above £30,000 |
| April 2028 | Threshold lowers to include dentists earning £20,000 in self-employed income |
| Quarterly | Ongoing requirement to submit digital updates every 3 months |
How Alexander & Co Can Help Dentists with MTD for Income Tax
We provide comprehensive MTD support for dentists, including:
- Cloud accounting software setup (Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
- Quarterly reporting and real-time tax updates
- Digital record-keeping compliance
- Tax-saving advice tailored to dentists
- Liaison with HMRC on your behalf
Our tax and accountancy services are tailored specifically to include:
- Associate Dentists
- Principal Dentists
- Dental Practices and Limited Companies
To ensure compliance, our services for dentist include:
- Making Tax Digital for self-employed dentists
- Income Tax digital reporting for dental professionals
- MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment for dentists
- Dental accountants for Making Tax Digital compliance
- Specialist tax advisors for dentists
Need Help with Making Tax Digital? Book a Consultation Today
At Alexander & Co, we’ve worked with dentists for circa 50 years, providing trusted tax advice, accountancy, and business growth support. We work with many members of The British Dental Association.
We understand the dental sector, and we are ready to ensure that you are fully compliant, stress-free, and tax-efficient under the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regime.
Contact Alexander & Co – MTD Advice for Dentists
Contact us to discuss how we can assist with your tax returns now. This will ensure a seamless transition when the time comes to transfer over to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Call us on 0161 832 4841
Email info@alexander.co.uk
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