⏰ MTD deadline: April 2026: are you ready?

Tax returns shouldn't need an accounting degree

TapTax is the dead-simple Making Tax Digital app built for UK sole traders. Track expenses, snap receipts, file to HMRC, all from your phone.

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⚠️ HMRC is making digital tax filing mandatory from April 2026.
The Problem

Current tax software wasn't built for you

You're a plumber, not an accountant. You shouldn't need a 3-hour tutorial just to file your tax.

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Too complicated

Xero has 200+ features. You need 5. Why pay for (and wade through) the other 195?

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Too expensive

QuickBooks charges £12-35/month. FreeAgent charges £14.50/month. For what? You just need to file.

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The deadline is real

From April 2026, HMRC requires quarterly digital submissions. No more shoeboxes of receipts. No more paper.

How TapTax Works

Three taps. Tax done.

1

Connect your bank

Link your bank account in 60 seconds. We auto-import your transactions daily.

2

Swipe to sort

AI categorises your expenses. Swipe right for business, left for personal. That's it.

3

Tap to file

When HMRC wants your quarterly update, review the summary and tap "Submit". Done.

Simple Pricing

Cheaper than your morning coffee

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.

Free
£0 /forever
Get started, no card needed
  • Manual transaction entry
  • Tax estimate dashboard
  • 1 quarterly submission
  • Basic invoicing
MOST POPULAR
Starter
£4.99 /mo
or £49/year (save 18%)
  • Bank account connection
  • AI expense categorisation
  • Unlimited receipt scanning
  • All quarterly submissions
  • Unlimited invoicing
  • Tax estimate dashboard
Pro
£9.99 /mo
or £99/year (save 17%)
  • Everything in Starter
  • Mileage tracking
  • Multiple businesses
  • Property income
  • Accountant access
  • Priority support
Why TapTax?

How we stack up

Feature TapTax Xero QuickBooks FreeAgent
Starting price £4.99/mo £16/mo £12/mo £14.50/mo
Setup time 2 minutes 1-2 hours 30-60 min 30 min
MTD quarterly filing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
AI categorisation ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Unlimited receipt scanning ✓ ✓ ✓ 10/month
Built for sole traders ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓
No accounting knowledge needed ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗

Common questions

What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
It's HMRC's plan to make tax filing digital. From April 2026, if you're self-employed and earn over £50,000, you must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software like TapTax. The threshold drops to £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.
Do I need this if I earn under £50,000?
Not yet, but you will soon. The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. Getting set up early means no panic later, and TapTax makes your tax life easier regardless of the rules.
Is TapTax HMRC-recognised?
We're in the process of HMRC recognition. TapTax is built directly on HMRC's official APIs and will be listed on the GOV.UK software finder tool before the April 2026 deadline.
How is this different from Xero or QuickBooks?
Those tools are built for accountants and businesses with employees, payroll, and complex needs. TapTax is built specifically for sole traders: one person, one business, dead simple. No features you'll never use. A fraction of the price.
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption, never store your banking credentials (we use Open Banking, the same system your bank uses), and all connections to HMRC are via their official secure APIs.
When does TapTax launch?
We're launching in early 2026, well ahead of the April deadline. Join the waitlist to be first in line and get early access pricing.

Don't wait until April

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