12/10/2026
HMRC is increasingly using third-party data, including information from tenancy deposit schemes, to identify landlords whose rental income may not match their tax records. As data-matching technology becomes more sophisticated, the risk of enquiries, compliance checks and penalties is growing.
This highlights the importance of having a proactive tax team on your side. Whether it's reviewing rental income disclosures, managing HMRC enquiries, or preparing for Making Tax Digital, expert tax advice can help reduce risk and provide peace of mind.
If you've received correspondence from HMRC, don't ignore it. Early action often leads to the best outcome. https://wearegalloways.com/hmrc-using-third-party-information-to-target-landlords/
HMRC has begun writing to landlords where the information it holds from third parties does not appear to match the taxpayer’s records. The letters encourage recipients to review whether all rental income has been declared and remind them of their obligations under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Inco...