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Simple bookkeeping for self-employed and MTD

StrideBooks helps you manage income, expenses for MTD Income Tax all in one place.

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Simpler bookkeeping and digital record keeping for MTD

Purpose-built tools for self-employed business owners to simplify MTD reporting and day-to-day bookkeeping.

Simple Making Tax Digital reporting

Manage income, expenses, and quarterly updates for Making Tax Digital.

Invite your accountant to review and update records.

Real-Time Financial Insights
Tax-Ready Reports
Digital Record Keeping
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Easy to get started

Quick to get started

01

Sign up

Create your account.

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Connect your accounts

Link your business bank accounts and HMRC MTD account.

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Review and organise

Record & categorise transactions, track expenses, and submit to MTD

Using Stride Books

Streamlined and simplified for straightforward clear bookkeeping.

Digital Record Keeping

Maintain accurate digital income and expense records in line with HMRC’s rules.

Bank Feeds & Imports

Connect your business account or upload statements to automatically track transactions.

Multi-Business Support

Manage more than one sole trade business under one login & subscription.

Quarterly Tax Estimates

See your estimated tax liability as you submit income and expenses.

Deadline Reminders

Avoid penalties with reminders for each quarterly submission.

Secure data encryption

Access Stride Books anywhere, with bank-level encryption keeping your data safe.

Helping self-employed UK business owners succeed.

Simplify bookkeeping and MTD reporting.

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2026

The year MTD for Income Tax becomes mandatory

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Quarterly submissions required each year.

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Place to manage it all with StrideBooks.

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Built for self-employed businesses & MTD.
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Questions self-employed people are asking

MTD for Income Tax is coming in 2026. Here are some of the most common questions self-employed businesses are asking — and how StrideBooks helps.

What is MTD for Income Tax?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax means self-employed people will need to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. From April 2026, it will apply if your business income is above £50,000.

When will it affect me?

From April 2026 for income above £50,000, and from April 2027 if your income is above £30,000. If you’re self-employed, it’s important to prepare now so the transition is smoother.

How will StrideBooks help?

StrideBooks is purpose-built for MTD Income Tax. It helps you keep organised digital records and makes quarterly submissions less stressful — without the distractions of software designed for large companies.

Take control of your books with StrideBooks

Get ready for MTD with simple, stress-free bookkeeping designed for self-employed businesses.