About MTD Compass
Clear guidance for a changing tax landscape
MTD Compass was created to help sole traders, landlords and people with mixed income make sense of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in a practical, calm and structured way.
The rules, software options and terminology around MTD can feel confusing very quickly. MTD Compass is designed to bring clarity to that process by combining a guided diagnostic, practical next-step thinking and market insight on the software landscape.
The aim is simple: help people move from uncertainty to a more confident, informed decision about what they may need to do next.
Why this exists
Many people do not need more noise. They need a structured way to understand whether MTD is likely to affect them, how prepared they are today, and what kind of setup may suit their real situation.
MTD Compass was built to bridge that gap between official guidance, product comparison and practical decision-making.
What makes it different
MTD Compass does not treat the market as a flat list of software products. It recognises that the shortlist changes depending on income sources, confidence with digital tools, support needs, budget and wider workflow requirements.
That is why the platform combines diagnostic logic with software market analysis, rather than offering software information in isolation.
About the founder
MTD Compass was created by Laure Thomas, a chartered management accountant with a background in complex business environments, strategic analysis and practical problem-solving.
Across her career, Laure has worked on high-value commercial, transformation and advisory work, with a strong focus on helping people understand complexity, make better decisions and move forward with confidence.
That same approach sits behind MTD Compass: clear structure, practical guidance, and a belief that good tools should make difficult decisions easier rather than more overwhelming.
MTD Compass is part of a broader portfolio centred on thoughtful problem-solving, digital product building and practical support for people navigating change.
What MTD Compass is built on
Clarity
Turning complexity into something structured, understandable and actionable.
Practicality
Focusing on real next steps, not just theory or compliance language.
Confidence
Helping users feel more grounded when choosing tools, processes and support.
Ready to explore your next step?
Start with the diagnostic to understand what may apply to you and what kind of MTD setup may suit your situation.