Jack Townsend, Author at ByteStart

Supporting the self-employed – since 2004

About Jack Townsend

Jack Townsend is a content writer for ByteStart, focusing on practical guides for self-employed people and small business owners. He helps turn complex topics around tax, software, and day-to-day business admin into clear, usable advice. You can email the editorial team at editor@bytestart.co.uk.

Using Xero for Making Tax Digital (MTD for Income Tax) as a sole trader

January 9, 2026

A practical guide to using Xero for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. See how it works under MTD and whether it suits sole traders.

From annual returns to quarterly updates: MTD for sole traders

January 5, 2026

MTD for Income Tax begins in April 2026. We explain how quarterly reporting affects sole traders, the £50,000 threshold, and how to prepare.