Tulloch PriestCo-founder, Gas Engineer Software · Co-founder of Gas Engineer Software

Why You'll File Tax 4x a Year From 2026

18 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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HMRC's Making Tax Digital rules start in April 2026, requiring self-employed gas engineers to file taxes quarterly instead of once a year. The threshold begins at £50,000 income, dropping to £20,000 by 2028. Using accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks that syncs invoices automatically makes staying compliant easier.

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HMRC is changing the way you report your income, and the clock is ticking. From April 2026, if you earn over £50,000, you're required to submit your income and expenses quarterly under Making Tax Digital. By 2027, that's everyone over £30,000, and by 2028, £20,000. This is coming for almost every self-employed gas engineer. No more single annual tax returns. 4 updates a year, every year. The easiest way to stay compliant? Gas Engineer Software integrates with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. Your invoices will automatically feed straight into your accounting software. You can check out our full video on our YouTube channel. The link is in the bio.