Find software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Use this page to check which software works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
You will have to use commercial software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you need to use it from 6 April 2026 or 6 April 2027.
If you have an agent, talk to them about your choice of software before you decide.
You should also check with the software provider that your chosen product suits your needs.
If you are volunteering to help us test the service, ask your software provider if their software will work with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax during either the 2024 to 2025 tax year, or the 2025 to 2026 tax year.
As the testing phase progresses, more software products will become available.
How software will help you
Your chosen software will help you to:
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create, store and correct digital records of your business income and expenses
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send quarterly updates
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submit your tax return by 31 January after the end of the tax year (this will also include any other sources of income or gains that you need to declare)
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receive information, such as your tax estimates, from HMRC
You can choose to use either:
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a single software product that meets all your needs
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more than one software product, that when used together will meet all your needs
How to choose the right software
When choosing software, you should think about your specific needs, for example, whether you want to keep using your record-keeping software.
Software that creates digital records
Some compatible software lets you create digital records of your business income and expenses.
You might do this by:
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manually entering the records into the software
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connecting the software to an online business bank account, or data capture software
The compatible software can then create digital records, using the information you provide. You should always check that the digital records are accurate.
These types of software may also allow you to send quarterly updates and submit your tax returns to HMRC.
Software that connects to your records
If you decide to keep using your current spreadsheets or accounting software, you can connect them to software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
This is known as bridging software.
Submissions to HMRC
When you are using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, you will need to make two types of submission to HMRC:
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send quarterly updates
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submit your tax return
Some software can submit both, but other products will only do one so it’s important to check first.
For example, you might create your own digital records and send your quarterly updates but still want your agent to submit your tax return. This means you would only need software that sends quarterly updates.
The list of available software sets out the submissions that will be possible for each software product, during the 2025 to 2026 tax year.
If you have an agent, talk to them about your choice of software before you decide.
Income sources
You will need to use software for your business income sources. This means income from:
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self-employment
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UK property
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foreign property
Some software will be able to report all business income sources, whilst others may focus on a specific source. For example, there are products that are designed specifically for landlords.
You may also need to report personal income sources, such as income from savings or dividends.
For the remainder of the 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 tax years, it will not be possible to use your HMRC online services account to submit your personal income sources.
You should make sure your software can report all business and personal income sources.
You can find further guidance about how to finalise your Income Tax position, without using your HMRC online services account.
Software that supports your accounting period
If you want to use an accounting period that runs from 1 April to 31 March, you’ll need to choose software that supports calendar update periods. You should check with the software provider if their product supports calendar update periods.
Software available now
There are other software products in development for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 tax years.
All software listed on this page has been through HMRC’s recognition process. HMRC does not endorse or recommend any one product or software provider.
The software currently available for tax year 2024 to 2025 includes:
1 2 3 Sheets Ltd
| Software details | |
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| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Bridging, Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based, application based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | VAT, Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the 123Sheets website.
APARI
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the APARI website.
Dext
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the Dext website.
Digita Personal Tax — Thomson Reuters
| Software details | |
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| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Bridging |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent |
| Software type | Application based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | VAT, Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the Thomson Reuters website.
FreeAgent
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | VAT, Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the FreeAgent website.
Hammock for landlords
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | — |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based, application based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the Hammock website.
Intuit QuickBooks Online
| Software details | |
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| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the Intuit QuickBooks Online website.
Sage Accounting
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | VAT, Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the Sage website.
SE_reports
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free version |
| Software for | Bridging |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the SE Reports website.
self assessment direct
| Software details | |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free version |
| Software for | Bridging, Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Application based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | VAT, Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the self assessment direct website.
Xero MTD for IT
| Software details | |
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| Pricing | Paid version |
| Software for | Record keeping |
| Submissions in 2025 to 2026 | Quarterly updates, Self Assessment tax return |
| User type | Agent, Individual |
| Software type | Web based |
| Making Tax Digital Compatibility | VAT, Income Tax |
Find out more about the software available on the Xero website.
Software in development
A large selection of software providers are building software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. They can be contacted for information about the features and services they plan to offer. These providers are:
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