Making Tax Digital for Dentists – Are You Ready for Income Tax Changes?

Date: May 5, 2025

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.

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