Get MTD-ready, painlessly, for Cornwall’s sole traders.
This page is for self-employed sole traders in Cornwall. It explains what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means for you and what our accountancy service covers. If you are a sole trader with turnover over the MTD threshold, you must keep digital records and send HMRC a quarterly update instead of one annual return, starting April 2026 for income over £50,000. Builders, designers, freelancers, hairdressers, gardeners; we set the software up and keep it running, so you can carry on doing the work you love.
Does MTD apply to you?
HMRC is rolling it out in stages. It all depends on your qualifying income, basically your self-employment turnover plus any rent, before expenses.
- 1Here now
April 2026
Income over £50,000
- 2
April 2027
Income over £30,000
- 3Expected
April 2028
Income over £20,000
Not sure whether you hit the threshold? Run our free MTD check and we’ll tell you exactly where you stand, no obligation, no jargon.
Quarterly tax submissions for self employed people, handled for you
Under MTD, quarterly tax submissions for self employed people replace the single annual scramble: four short summaries of your income and expenses, sent to HMRC from compatible software, then one final declaration at year-end. We prepare and send them for you, so all you need to do is keep the receipts coming our way.
We’ll take the worry off your hands.
Most sole traders we speak to have the same concerns. Here’s how we answer them, in plain English.
I haven’t got time for quarterly admin
You don’t need to find time, that’s our job. We handle the records, the updates and the deadlines, and only bother you when we genuinely need something.
I’ve no idea which software to use
We’ll recommend software that suits you, not us. Then we’ll set it up, show you the basics, and be on hand if you get stuck.
What if I get it wrong?
We’ll check everything before it goes to HMRC. And if HMRC ever asks questions, we deal with them for you; no panic, no tax-speak.
Won’t it cost a fortune?
Our packages are built around what sole traders actually need. You’ll know the cost upfront, with no surprise bills when the deadline looms.
Everything taken care of, start to finish.
From the first software login to your final declaration, we stay with you every step of the way.
Get my free MTD check- Software set up with a walkthrough
- Digital record-keeping that makes sense
- Quarterly updates to HMRC on time
- Year-end finalisation and final declaration
- Someone on the phone whenever you’ve a question
Whatever you do, we’ve got you.
We’ve worked with sole traders across all sorts of trades. Here are just a few we help regularly.
Builders & tradespeople
CIS, materials, subcontractors and job-by-job income; we know the building trade inside out and we’ll keep your records straight.
Hairdressers & salons
From chair rent to product sales and tips, we’ll help you track the numbers that matter without slowing down your day.
Designers & freelancers
Irregular invoices, retainers, expenses; we’ll keep your digital records tidy so you can focus on the creative work.
Café, pub & shop owners
Daily takings, card payments, stock and staff costs; we’ll make sense of the chaos and keep HMRC happy.
Let’s get you MTD-ready.
A free, friendly readiness check. No obligation, no pressure, just clear answers and a plan.
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