Income over £50,000
MTD is now live for those above the first threshold.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
MTD made simple.
We’ll handle every deadline.
Quarterly HMRC submissions, digital records and your annual tax return — brought together by one local, qualified accountant.
Toby Roberts FMAATAAT licensed10+ years’ experience
MTD is now live
More regular reporting.
Much less to worry about.
We check when the rules affect you, set up the right process and submit every update on time.
Your MTD timeline
When do the rules affect you?
The start date is based on total gross income from self-employment and property before expenses.
See the full MTD timelineIncome over £30,000
The next group of sole traders and landlords joins MTD.
Income over £20,000
The final announced threshold brings more businesses into MTD.
Making Tax Digital packages
Quarterly submissions included.
From £35 a month.
Bronze, Silver and Gold give you clear MTD support. Limited-company packages remain available in the comparison.
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Bronze
Essential MTD and year-end support when you keep your own digital records.
£35/month
- Quarterly HMRC submissions
- Annual accounts preparation
- Self Assessment tax return
- MTD software setup guidance
- Deadline reminders
- Email support
Best for: Sole traders maintaining complete digital bookkeeping records themselves.
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Silver
Quarterly MTD submissions with regular bank bookkeeping and year-end accounts.
£55/month
- Everything in Bronze
- Quarterly HMRC submissions
- Up to 50 bank transactions each month
- Monthly bank categorisation and reconciliation
- Quarterly records review before submission
- Ongoing email support
Best for: Traders with up to 600 bank transactions a year.
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Gold
Complete MTD, bookkeeping and VAT support for busy business owners.
£105/month
- Everything in Silver
- Quarterly HMRC submissions
- Up to 250 bank transactions each month
- VAT return preparation and submission
- QuickBooks and Xero support
- Priority responses
Best for: VAT-registered traders with up to 3,000 bank transactions a year.
Choose GoldBookkeeping support:Package allowances cover bank transactions.Invoice processing can be added to any bookkeeping package.Use the estimator below for a combined monthly cost.
Why choose Side by Side
MTD support that stays personal.
A complete service, explained clearly and handled by someone who knows your business.
Quarterly submissions included
Every MTD package includes the required quarterly updates to HMRC — not an unexpected extra.
One accountant, all year
You deal directly with Toby, so your records, submissions and year-end return stay joined up.
Clear fixed monthly pricing
Choose Bronze, Silver or Gold from £35 a month, with the level of bookkeeping support made clear.
Local and properly qualified
AAT-licensed support based in Bexhill, serving Hastings, East Sussex and businesses across the UK.
What we do
Everything your business needs.
From year-end compliance to everyday bookkeeping, your finances stay accurate, organised and moving forward.
Annual accounts
Clear, accurate accounts prepared on time for sole traders and limited companies.
Self Assessment
Straightforward tax returns with practical guidance and no last-minute uncertainty.
Bookkeeping
Reliable transaction processing, reconciliations and records you can trust.
VAT returns
Accurate VAT preparation and submission, with MTD-compatible digital records.
Payroll
Dependable payroll for directors and small teams, including regular submissions.
Xero & QuickBooks
Setup, support and tidy systems designed around the way your business works.
MTD Knowledge Centre
Clear answers.
No tax jargon.
Use our practical guide to understand qualifying income, start dates, quarterly updates, digital records, software and exemptions.
Explore the MTD Knowledge CentreYour accountant
Personal advice from someone who knows your business.
I’m Toby Roberts, founder of Side by Side Accounting. I combine more than a decade of industry and corporate experience with the personal service of a local, independent practice.
Meet TobyFree, no-obligation consultation
Ready to make MTD straightforward?
Tell us about your business and we’ll confirm when MTD affects you, which package fits and what happens next.