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Updated on 7 September 2026

Taxfix review (2026): accountant-led MTD Income Tax for sole traders

Prices and features last verified on 20 September 2026. Sources: Taxfix website, HMRC MTD software list.

Taxfix offers MTD submission starting at £4.99/month for self-service, £24.99/month for assistance, or £39.99/month for full support. Best for sole traders and landlords who’d rather hand quarterly admin to an accountant. Rated 4.0/5 for hands-off compliance.

Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts, rebranded in 2025) is a mobile-first tax-return service with more than a million downloads in the UK. Where Xero, FreeAgent and the rest of the entries on this site are DIY accounting tools, Taxfix is a different model: you answer questions in the app or browser, and a UK-accredited accountant prepares and files your tax return — or, for MTD, handles your quarterly updates for you.

Importantly, Taxfix is on HMRC’s official list of software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — which is why it belongs on a site like this one. Their three MTD plans launched in 2025 alongside the broader MTD rollout and are aimed at sole traders and landlords who don’t want to learn bookkeeping software.

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Who is Taxfix best for?

Sole traders & landlords who'd rather hand the quarterly admin to an accountant than do it themselves

If the words “quarterly update”, “digital record-keeping” and “HMRC submission” make your eyes glaze over, Taxfix is designed for you. The hybrid plans pair MTD-compliant software with a real UK accountant who checks your numbers and submits them. You sign off; the accountant handles the rest.

It’s also a strong fit if your tax situation is messier than a pure freelancer’s — multiple income streams, CIS deductions, a mix of UK and foreign property, or a year with unusually high or low income. A real human accountant will catch things a DIY tool won’t.

Taxfix pricing

MTD Self-service £4.99/mo · MTD Assistance £24.99/mo · MTD Full Support £39.99/mo.

Introductory offer: the first 3 months are free on MTD plans. Confirm the current price before signing up.

MTD Income Tax status

HMRC-recognised for MTD ITSA (listed on gov.uk MTD software directory). Confirm on the official gov.uk MTD software list before signing up. Taxfix is also on HMRC’s commercial software suppliers for Self Assessment list.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • HMRC-recognised for MTD Income Tax — on the official gov.uk list.
  • Three-tier plans cover DIY, hybrid and full-accountant support.
  • MTD Full Support effectively replaces a traditional accountant for most sole traders.
  • UK-accredited accountants on every paid plan, with an onboarding call.
  • First 3 months free on MTD plans (introductory offer).

Cons

  • Not pure DIY software — even the cheapest tier is accountant-led.
  • More expensive than Pandle Pro or Coconut if you’re comfortable doing it yourself.
  • Less control over day-to-day bookkeeping than Xero or FreeAgent.

Verdict

Taxfix is the right pick if you don’t want DIY accounting software and you’d rather pay a monthly fee to a real accountant than learn a new tool. The £39.99/month MTD Full Support plan is comparable to a high-street accountant for routine sole-trader work, with the convenience of an app. If you’re a confident bookkeeper who’d rather keep tight control of your own numbers, stick with FreeAgent, Xero or Coconut.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Taxfix HMRC-recognised for MTD Income Tax?

Yes. Taxfix is listed on HMRC’s official MTD ITSA software directory and can submit quarterly updates and your End of Period Statement directly to HMRC.

Does Taxfix offer a free trial?

Yes — new customers get the first 3 months free on MTD plans. After that, MTD Self-service starts at £4.99/month.

Can I use Taxfix on my phone?

Yes. Taxfix has iOS and Android apps — you answer questions in the app and a UK-accredited accountant handles the quarterly filing for you.

What happens if I want to switch later?

You can export your data and switch to another HMRC-recognised provider at any time. Your submission history with HMRC stays intact.