Comparisons

7 articles in this category.

All Tax Guides20 MTD Guides10 Comparisons7 Guides3 Engineering2 Features2

How Much Does MTD Software Cost? £0 to £348 a Year for Self-Serve Filing

A dated August 2026 price list for Making Tax Digital software, band by band. Self-serve software for the same four quarterly updates and one final declaration costs anywhere from nothing to £348 a year, landlord portfolio platforms run higher again, and paying more does not buy a more complete tax return.

9 August 202623 min read

Comparisons

We Analysed All 133 MTD Tools on HMRC's Directory: 70% Cannot Finish Your Tax Return

We graded every product on HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax directory. Most cannot complete a single tax-return item, and the price spread runs about 30x.

6 Aug 202625 min read

Comparisons

Cheapest and Simplest MTD Software in 2026: No-Nonsense Options

The cheapest and simplest MTD software for 2026, ranked on prices checked in August 2026. Free options, the £20-a-year outlier, and what the big brands really cost.

21 Feb 202622 min read

Comparisons

TapTax vs FreeAgent: Which MTD Tool Suits Sole Traders Better?

TapTax vs FreeAgent for UK sole traders. Compare pricing (£4.99 vs £19/mo), the NatWest deal, mobile experience, AI features.

21 Feb 202614 min read

Ready to simplify your tax?

TapTax tracks your income, categorises expenses automatically, and files your MTD quarterly updates to HMRC.

Start free

Free plan, no card required.

Comparisons

TapTax vs Xero: Which Is Better for Sole Traders?

TapTax vs Xero for UK sole traders on the current Xero plan line, checked August 2026. Pricing, the Ignite invoice cap, HMRC return-item grades and who each one suits.

21 Feb 202620 min read

Comparisons

Best MTD Software for Sole Traders in 2026

Compare the best Making Tax Digital software for sole traders in 2026.

20 Feb 202612 min read

Comparisons

TapTax vs Xero vs QuickBooks for Sole Traders

TapTax, Xero and QuickBooks compared for UK sole traders on their current plan lines, checked August 2026. Pricing, HMRC return-item grades, mobile experience and scope.

20 Feb 202617 min read