📢 Big Tax Changes Coming: What Pros Need to Know!
What self-employed sole traders need to know NOW
Hey there, salon superstars! ✂️💅
We know you love making people feel amazing with great hair and beauty treatments. But guess what? In 2026, there’s a big change coming that every salon owner, hairstylist, and beauty therapist needs to know about. It’s called Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, or MTD ITSA for short. Don’t worry, it sounds scarier than it is — and we’re here to help you understand it in a super simple way!
💻 What Is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital means that the government (yep, HMRC!) wants everyone to stop using paper and spreadsheets to record transactions and for tax submission.
Instead, everything will be done online, using approved software. That means less paper, fewer mistakes, and hopefully, fewer headaches too!
If you’re self-employed and earn over £50,000 a year, this new rule starts in April 2026. Those earning more than £30,000 will be eligible from April 2027
After this date you it will be illegal to submit records via any other means
🧾 What Will You Need to Do?
From 2026, if you work in the hair and beauty world and meet the income level, you’ll need to:
- Keep digital records of your business income and expenses.
- Send a summary to HMRC every 3 months.
- Submit a final tax return at the end of the year, using software that’s approved for Making Tax Digital.
Sounds like a lot, right? But don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be hard.
✨ Why Slick Salon Software Is the Easy Answer
Here’s where Slick salon software saves the day. 💻💇♀️
Slick was built just for salons and beauty businesses like yours. It helps you manage bookings, track income, and now… it’s ready to help with Making Tax Digital too!
With Slick, you can:
- 📊 Track your income and expenses automatically
- 🧾 Create digital records that HMRC will accept
- 🧘♀️ Stay organised and stress-free at tax time
No need to juggle spreadsheets or panic about paperwork anymore!
💡 Get Ready Now — Don’t Wait Until 2026!
Even though MTD ITSA doesn’t start until 2026, it’s a smart idea to get ready early. Starting now means you can:
- ✅ Get used to using digital software
- ✅ Keep better records all year round
- ✅ Avoid last-minute stress
Plus, if you’re already using Slick for appointments and payments, you’re halfway there!
💬 Final Thought
Being great at hair and beauty shouldn’t mean struggling with taxes. Let Slick handle the numbers, so you can focus on what you love — making your clients feel amazing.
Want to be MTD-ready and stay on top of your business?
👉 Try Slick today and make 2026 a breeze!
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