How Otis Works

Otis takes your existing spreadsheet and handles everything from there — right through to submitting your MTD returns to HMRC.

2 minutes
01

Create Your Free Account

Sign up and tell us about your income. We'll work out your MTD requirements and get you set up in a few minutes. Whether you're self-employed, a landlord, self-employed and a landlord or something else, we've got you covered.

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Let's get started with your taxes

We'll help you figure out your making tax digital requirements.

Do you already know what taxes you need to file?

Yes, I know what I need to file
I understand my tax obligations and know what forms I need
No, I need some guidance
Help me understand what tax forms I should be filing
5 minutes
02

Upload Your Spreadsheet — We Do the Rest

Easily upload your spreadsheets—our software automatically converts them into HMRC-compliant digital records. Your data is securely stored, searchable, and exportable in both PDF and spreadsheet formats.

2023_Digital_Records.xlsx
Transactions
Summary
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A1
Date
ABCDEFG
1DateDescriptionCategoryVendorAmountReferenceDetails
22023-05-15Printer paper and pensOffice SuppliesStaples£249.99
32023-05-16Creative Cloud subscriptionSoftwareAdobe£99.50Annual plan
42023-05-18TravelUber-£120.00Receipt available
52023-05-30Marketing materialsMarketingPrintShop-£180.00MKT-2023-05Brochures and flyers
62023-06-01Office rentUtilitiesProperty Management-£750.00RENT-06-2023Monthly office rent
ReadySheet 1 of 2
Sum: £1,704.99Count: 10100%
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View Your Converted Digital Records

See your uploaded data transformed into organised, HMRC-compliant digital records. Everything is categorised, searchable, and ready for your tax calculations.

1 minute
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We Categorise Everything — You Just Check It

Our categorisation engine reviews your spreadsheet, tags and organises your transactions automatically. All that’s left to do is quickly check everything looks right.

DateDescriptionAmountTypeCategoryReference
05/01/2024Website design project for client+£1200.00Income
Suggestion: Other Income
1
08/01/2024Freelance consulting session+£450.00Income
Suggestion: Other Income
2
12/01/2024Commission income from partner site+£150.00Income
3
15/01/2024Purchase of materials for client project£320.00Expense
4
18/01/2024Payment to subcontractor for graphics£500.00Expense
5
20/01/2024Virtual assistant wages£300.00Expense
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Your Forms, Ready to Review

Our platform pre-fills your MTD-compatible tax forms using your uploaded data. Just answer a few easy, guided questions. Edit anytime and stay compliant effortlessly.

Tax Year: 2027

Quarterly Income Period

Most taxpayers must report income and expenses every 3 months under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

The standard quarterly periods are:

  • 6 April – 5 July
  • 6 July – 5 October
  • 6 October – 5 January
  • 6 January – 5 April

These are fixed unless you've agreed with HMRC to use different dates.

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1 minute
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Submit to HMRC in a Few Clicks

Submit your forms returns directly to HMRC in just a few clicks. Get instant confirmation and downloadable proof of submission.

Summary

Income for the period

Turnover:£10,000

Expenses for the period

Premises Running Costs:£1,000
Maintenance Costs:£300
Admin Costs:£2,000
Period:6 July to 5 October
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Track Estimated Tax Owed—All Year Long

View real-time estimates of your tax liability throughout the year.

💷 Estimated Tax Liability

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Estimated Tax Liability

Last Updated:29 July 2025

Estimated Liability

This calculation provides an estimate based on available information and may not reflect your final tax liability.

🗓️ Upcoming Deadlines

Quarterly Update

Self Employment

Due: 15 Aug 2025

Period: 6 Jul 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

ID: XBIS12345678901

Quarterly Update

Foreign Property

Due: 5 Sept 2025

Period: 6 Jul 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

ID: XFIS12345678901

Quarterly Update

UK Property

Due: 15 Sept 2025

Period: 6 Jul 2025 - 5 Sept 2025

ID: XPIS12345678901

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Access All Past Submissions Anytime

Never lose a return again. Download, view, or recheck any previously filed forms from your secure dashboard whenever you need them.

Start Filing with Otis Today
MTD for Income Tax starts April 2026. Get set up now and be ready before the first deadline.