Mobile app
MTD on your phone
Jot rent and property costs as they happen — iPhone or Android.
Who this is ideal for
CalCal is for landlords who want a calm, practical way to keep records without turning property admin into a second job.
1-10 properties
Enough structure for real landlord records without heavyweight accounting software.
Landlord featuresSpreadsheet users
Move from tabs and formulas into a guided record-keeping workflow.
Spreadsheet alternativeDo-it-yourself records
Keep rent, costs, reports, and tax preparation in one place.
Simple softwareMTD preparation
Start before your first update so the records are already there.
Quarterly updatesProperty categories
Choose landlord setup so property income and expense categories make sense from day one.
Business setupFull accounting
MTD Income Tax and VAT sit on full accounting packages. One-off tax return only is for legacy Self Assessment.
Compare plansChoosing software
See how CalCal compares on price and features against other Income Tax MTD paths.
Compare MTD softwareLandlord MTD, in plain English
Quarterly updates are not HMRC asking for every receipt. They are regular summaries built from digital records.
Income, not profit
MTD thresholds are based on qualifying gross income from property and self-employment, before expenses.
MTD Income TaxUpdates are cumulative
Each quarterly update covers the tax year so far, which helps reduce panic if records need correcting.
Update deadlinesYear-end still matters
After the updates, you still review annual figures, adjustments, tax calculation, and final declaration.
How CalCal helpsQuestions landlords actually ask
The practical worries matter as much as the rules.
Will HMRC see every receipt?
No. Quarterly updates send category totals from your digital records, not every receipt image or invoice line.
Can I leave landlord MTD until January?
That is the old rhythm. MTD works better when records are kept through the year, before each quarterly deadline.
What if I make a mistake in a quarter?
Updates are cumulative, so later updates can reflect corrected records. You still review things again at year end.
Do I need an accountant?
You can still use an accountant, but CalCal is designed for landlords who want to keep everyday records themselves.
Can I use the one-off tax return plan?
No for MTD. MTD Income Tax is on full accounting packages. One-off tax return only is for legacy Self Assessment.
What if I also have self-employment income?
HMRC looks at qualifying property and self-employment income together. CalCal can handle separate business records.
Landlord MTD without the scramble
Start building the record before the deadline is staring at you.
CalCal helps you keep rental income and property expenses tidy through the year, so MTD updates feel like a review rather than a rescue mission.
MTD Income Tax and VAT are full accounting package features. CalCal provides software, not personalised tax advice.