Making Tax Digital Software for the Self-Employed (What You Need to Do Now)

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is changing how self-employed people report tax. This page explains MTD for the self-employed and how to prepare using compliant software.

What is Making Tax Digital?

Making Tax Digital is HMRC's move towards:

• Digital record-keeping
• Software-based reporting
• More frequent submissions

For self-employed people, this means:

• Digital income and expense records
• Quarterly updates
• HMRC-compatible software

Why spreadsheets are no longer compliant

Spreadsheets:

• Break digital link requirements
• Increase error risk
• Aren't designed for HMRC compliance

Relying on them is a growing risk.

How Ovaro keeps you MTD-ready

Ovaro is designed with MTD in mind:

• Digital invoicing from day one
• Automated expense tracking
• Clean, structured records
• Built to adapt as HMRC rules evolve

You don't need to understand the legislation — the software handles it. See the full MTD overview for more detail on how Ovaro fits in.

Prepare early and avoid last-minute pressure

MTD rewards people who prepare early. Leaving it late leads to rushed decisions and higher costs.

Ovaro helps self-employed people stay MTD-compliant without complexity.