What is the best MTD software for builders and other CIS subcontractors?
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What is the best MTD software for builders and other CIS subcontractors? There is no single best product, and HMRC does not recommend any. On 16 October 2026, 45 of the 154 products ready for sole traders on HMRC's finder were also ready for CIS deductions on the tax return. No. GOV.UK says all software listed on its software finder has been through HMRC's recognition process, and that HMRC does not recommend any product or software provider. It is listed under what is needed for tax returns. On the finder, ready now means the feature is ready to use now. In development means the software provider has committed to building it in time for the 2026 to 2027 tax return. Not included means it is not available in that product. Yes. On 16 October 2026, 13 of the 45 products ready now for sole traders and CIS listed a free version. CIS Invoice's free plan, for example, listed periodic and annual submissions to HMRC. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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What is the best MTD software for builders and other CIS subcontractors? There is no single best product, and HMRC does not recommend any. On 16 October 2026, 45 of the 154 products ready for sole traders on HMRC's finder were also ready for CIS deductions on the tax return. No. GOV.UK says all software listed on its software finder has been through HMRC's recognition process, and that HMRC does not recommend any product or software provider. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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