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HMRC IN 2026: READ THIS BEFORE THEY WRITE TO YOU
HMRC are moving into a new phase – more data, more platform reporting, and Making Tax Digital landing in April 2026 for a lot of sole traders, self-employed people and landlords. That means ordinary people will start getting brown envelopes that look scary.
In this video I break down:
✅ Why 2026 is a “watershed” year for HMRC
✅ How HMRC’s tech (Connect, data matching, platform reporting, even social media) is making it harder to “fly under the radar”
✅ The groups most at risk: online sellers, landlords, freelancers/side hustles, crypto traders, people with overseas income
✅ Why most letters are “fishing” — and how to stop a fishing expedition becoming a bill
✅ What MTD (Making Tax Digital) in April 2026 actually means for you — and why the real money is in penalties
✅ The simple protection plan: records, tax efficiency, and responding strategically
✅ When to bring in an accountant so you don’t over-pay
If you sort this out before HMRC contact you, you keep control. If you wait until there’s a brown envelope in your hand, you start from panic.
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Why HMRC will hit more people in 2026
1:02 – What makes 2026 so critical
1:08 – Driver 1: HMRC’s new tracking tech (AI, data matching, platform data)
1:57 – Driver 2: Government needs more revenue
3:00 – What we’re seeing now: more letters and nudge campaigns
3:16 – Who’s in the firing line: sellers, landlords, freelancers, crypto
4:48 – Inside HMRC’s ‘surveillance stack’ (Connect, banks, social media, international data)
6:40 – Got a brown envelope? How to respond without panicking
8:00 – Making Tax Digital from April 2026: the penalty goldmine
10:36 – Practical protection: document everything
11:41 – Tax efficiency example: cake business doesn’t pay tax on £3,000
13:08 – Get ahead: register, know thresholds, prepare for MTD
14:08 – Why a good accountant is a shield, not just a form-filler
15:04 – Bigger picture: ordinary people, tighter net
17:19 – Your next steps + free 2026 HMRC guide / work with us
Resources
📥 Download the FREE 2026 HMRC Protection Guide
Explain what to keep, how to respond, MTD checklist, and what to do if a letter lands. https://youraccountant.link/HMRCSAVETAX2026
📞 Need help or want your situation reviewed?
Speak to an accountant who deals with e-commerce, property, freelancers and MTD prep: https://youraccountant.link/HMRCCALL
Disclaimer
This video is for general information only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. Everyone’s circumstances are different and HMRC take intention, records and behaviour into account. If you’ve had a letter already, or you have multiple income streams (property, e-commerce, crypto, overseas), get professional advice before you respond. We do not support or promote tax evasion — this is about staying compliant and not overpaying.