What is the best MTD software for sole traders?
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What is the best MTD software for sole traders? There is no single best product, and HMRC does not recommend any. In October 2026 the GOV.UK finder listed many options for sole traders. Choose by how you keep records, what you will pay and whether you have CIS deductions. No. Every product on the GOV.UK software finder has been through HMRC's recognition process, but HMRC says it does not recommend any product or software provider. Yes. In October 2026 the GOV.UK finder listed free versions such as Coconut Free and Sage Sole Trader & Landlord Free, and Pandle and Clear Books had free plans without bank feeds. FreeAgent is free with some NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank and Mettle accounts. Yes, if you add bridging software that sends your figures to HMRC. The spreadsheet and the software must be digitally linked, so no retyping or copy-and-paste once a record has been sent. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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What is the best MTD software for sole traders? There is no single best product, and HMRC does not recommend any. In October 2026 the GOV.UK finder listed many options for sole traders. Choose by how you keep records, what you will pay and whether you have CIS deductions. No. Every product on the GOV.UK software finder has been through HMRC's recognition process, but HMRC says it does not recommend any product or software provider. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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