It is now clear, HMRC is going digital, and the way you manage your taxes is about to change.
While plans to extend Making Tax Digital (MTD) to corporation tax have been dropped, the latest transformation roadmap confirms a wave of new online services from 2025/26. By 2030, HMRC aims for 90% of all taxpayer interactions to be online.
No MTD for corporation tax
Corporation tax will not be included in MTD. HMRC confirmed this decision after prioritising MTD for income tax, which begins in April 2026.
This leaves open questions about how corporation tax will be modernised, especially with the current tax gap estimated at nearly 16%.
What’s coming with HMRC going digital
The roadmap outlines over 50 new digital projects. These include:
- New PAYE online service: Employees will be able to review and update their income, allowances, and reliefs directly through their personal tax account or the HMRC app.
- Streamlined expenses system: A faster, simpler way to claim tax relief on allowable expenses, with one place to upload and track claims.
- Better services for the self-employed: Improvements from quicker registration to an easier exit process for those no longer filing self-assessment returns.
- More biometric voice ID: Wider use of voice recognition for faster identity checks.
Moving away from phone lines
HMRC’s plans signal a major shift away from traditional phone lines. By 2030, most communication will be digital. This could reduce the long call waiting times that have frustrated taxpayers for years.
You can read HMRC’s full transformation plan on the UK Government website.
What this means for Scottish taxpayers
With HMRC going digital, your tax administration will be more online than ever. Whether you’re an employee, self-employed, or a company director, now is the time to get comfortable with HMRC’s digital tools.
Our tax planning services can help you adapt, stay compliant, and make tax simpler.