How many hours will MTD really take?

An honest first read in hours — built from HMRC's published numbers, before the proper sizing for your cohort.

01In-scope clients50

Total clients eventually MTD-mandated (qualifying income above £20K by April 2028)

02Avg annual fee per client£400

Typical UK self-assessment-only fee: £250–500

03Current software state

Practice hours required by 7 August 2026

75hrs

Of new operational work to deliver before then. That's £4,500 of blended team time at £60/hr.

What this means

Year 1 absorbs £7,200 of practice cost. To cover the ongoing work, fees on these clients need to rise from £400 to £640 — a 60% uplift.

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