How do quarterly updates work under Making Tax Digital?

Quarterly updates are summaries of income and expenses for the period. They are not full tax returns.

For the 2026 to 2027 tax year, the standard quarterly update deadlines are 7 August 2026, 7 November 2026, 7 February 2027 and 7 May 2027.

This article should explain:

• What quarterly updates are
• How often landlords need to send them
• What is included in each update
• How quarterly updates differ from tax returns
• How GetGround helps with quarterly submissions