Alex Quinn is an independent UK finance writer who specialises in tax software reviews for sole traders, freelancers, and small businesses. Alex writes independently for MTD Pick and is not affiliated with any of the software vendors reviewed on this site.
Background
Alex has spent several years covering UK tax, accounting software, and the practical realities of running a small business in the UK. The focus is always the same: what actually works for sole traders and landlords, not what the vendors’ marketing departments want you to believe.
Editorial approach
Every review on MTD Pick is based on hands-on testing with real accounts, verified pricing, and HMRC’s own recognised-software list. We do not rank by affiliate commission — see our affiliate disclosure for how we make money.
What we test
- MTD compliance: Can the software submit quarterly updates and the final declaration to HMRC directly?
- Ease of use: Can a non-accountant sole trader set it up and use it without hand-holding?
- Real cost: Not just the headline price — what you actually pay after trials, add-ons, and VAT.
- Support quality: What happens when something goes wrong at 11pm before a deadline.
Contact
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