Question follow-through · 3958
Self-assessment: Software
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of HMRC-recognised software available for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment, including the availability of free and low-cost options;
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 21 May 2026
- Target answer date
- 3 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 3 Jun 2026 · 13 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
21 May 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of HMRC-recognised software available for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment, including the availability of free and low-cost options;
3 Jun 2026
Target answer date
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3 Jun 2026
Answer published
The government has worked closely with the software industry to ensure the availability of a broad range of MTD-compatible products to suit different needs and budgets. This includes free products supporting those with the simplest affairs, low-cost bridg...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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