Making Tax Digital Made Simple
for Tradespeople
From April 2026, HMRC requires sole traders earning £50,000+ to keep digital records and submit quarterly tax updates. Riven handles it automatically — no separate accounting software needed.
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What Is Making Tax Digital?
HMRC is replacing paper tax records with a digital system — and it affects you.
The Old Way
- Keep a paper diary or spreadsheet
- File one Self Assessment tax return a year
- Scramble to find receipts in January
- Hope you've recorded everything correctly
- Pay a large unexpected tax bill in January
The New Way (from April 2026)
- Digital income & expense records (mandatory)
- Submit quarterly updates to HMRC
- Final declaration once a year (replaces Self Assessment)
- Use HMRC-approved software (like Riven)
- Know your tax bill throughout the year — no surprises
When Does It Apply to Me?
Depends on your annual turnover.
April 2026
If you earn £50,000+/year
864,000 UK sole traders must comply. That's most established tradespeople.
Covering April–June 2026
April 2027
If you earn £30,000+/year
The threshold drops. More sole traders must comply from this date.
April 2028
If you earn £20,000+/year
Almost all self-employed tradespeople will be required to use MTD-compliant software.
How Riven Handles MTD for You
Everything built into the tool you already use.
Auto Income Records
Every invoice you create in Riven automatically becomes a digital income record. No extra data entry, no spreadsheets — it's all done for you.
Easy Expense Tracking
Snap a photo of your receipt, add a description — stored as a digital record. HMRC-compliant and ready for your quarterly submission.
One-Click Quarterly Submissions
Submit your quarterly updates to HMRC with one click. Riven calculates your income and expenses, generates the submission, and sends it directly to HMRC.
No Separate Accounting Software
QuickBooks costs £25/mo — plus you still need a booking tool. Riven gives you both for £14.99/month. Bookings, invoices, and MTD compliance in one place.
MTD Questions Answered
Get MTD-Ready Today
April 2026 is closer than it looks.
Join Riven now and be MTD-compliant from day one.