Get your figures in
Simple or detailed expenses for MTD
If your turnover is under £90,000 you can send one total for your expenses. At £90,000 or more, HMRC needs your expenses split into categories.
No card required until you are ready to submit to HMRC.
Who it is for
Every sole trader and landlord. You answer one question for each business and tax year.
What it does
- Simple: one total for your expenses when turnover is under £90,000.
- Detailed: expenses split into HMRC categories at £90,000 or more.
- Once recorded turnover reaches £90,000, Detailed applies for that year and the next.
- Residential finance costs for property always stay separate.
How it works
Answer the turnover question
In your quarterly update, answer whether turnover is £90,000 or more.
Use the matching layout
Simple needs one expenses total. Detailed needs each category.
Check and send
We tell you if your recorded turnover means Detailed now applies.
- Expected turnover
- £48,000
- Route
- Simple
- Expenses sent
- One total
Sam is under £90,000, so one expenses total is enough.
Questions about simple or detailed expenses
Quarterly updates and your tax return. All included.
£29.99 + VAT a year. No card required until you are ready to submit to HMRC. Renews each year. Cancel renewal any time.
Create free accountRead the guides