Coming soonDirect filing to HMRC (quarterly updates and the year-end declaration) is coming soon, once our live HMRC approval is complete.
How it works
- 1Get paid as normalEvery payment updates your tax picture automatically.
- 2See what to set asideA running estimate of Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance, with Scottish rates if you need them.
- 3Know your next paymentWe remind you before 31 January and 31 July.
- 4Quarterly figures readyTurnover and expenses for each MTD quarter, ready to send or share with your accountant.
What's included
- Running tax bill estimate
- 'Put £X aside' when you're paid
- England, Wales, NI and Scottish rates
- Payment on account reminders
- Quarterly MTD summaries
- Tax-year export
Common questions
When does Making Tax Digital start for sole traders?
From April 2026 for self-employed people and landlords with income over £50,000, then £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028.
Can I file with HMRC from the app?
Direct HMRC filing is coming soon. Until then you can share quarterly summaries with your accountant in one tap.
How accurate is the tax estimate?
It uses current UK tax bands and your real income and expenses. It's a guide, so check your final bill with your accountant.
Part of the Instant toolkit
Quotes, invoices, diary and tax, all in one app
Instant Tax comes with everything else in Instant-Estimate, from photo-and-voice quotes to getting paid.
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