Tax, done
the simple way.
An end-to-end digital tax solution for individuals, sole traders and small businesses. File it yourself from £29 + VAT a submission, or hand it to a chartered accountant — your choice, one place.
Software you can run yourself.
Track income, see your tax position in real time, and file directly to HMRC. Start free — pay only when you file.
MTD for Income Tax
Keep digital records and send your quarterly updates and final return to HMRC — fully ready for Making Tax Digital from April 2026.
Get MTD-ready →Personal tax filing
Do-it-yourself filing with easy-to-use forms covering every situation, submitted straight to HMRC with instant confirmation.
File a return →Non-resident filing
Built for expats and overseas landlords. Handle UK property and income from abroad without an expensive adviser.
Start non-resident →Income & expenses
Record income, log expenses, raise invoices and connect your bank. Watch your estimated tax update as you go.
Track for free →Three steps to filed.
From a blank screen to an HMRC confirmation — most people are done in an evening.
Add your figures
Log income and expenses, or connect your bank. Your estimated tax updates live as you go.
Review your return
The right forms — SA100 to SA109 — fill themselves in. Check the figures yourself, or get an accountant to review them.
File to HMRC
Submit directly to HMRC and get instant confirmation. Your records are kept, safe and digital.
See your tax come together.
A clear dashboard that tracks your income, expenses and live tax position — so you always know where you stand.
Software, start to finish.
Everything you need to report your own taxes — SA100 through SA109, real-time calculations and direct HMRC submission.
A chartered accountant.
Send us the information and we handle the rest — sole trader, limited company or personal tax, all with qualified support.
Why use Basetax.
Helping sole traders, the self-employed and individuals with accounting and tax since 2014.
Save time & money
A quicker, cheaper way to track income and expenses — and cheaper than most software on the market.
Real-time tax
Always know your tax position for better forecasting and planning — no expensive accountant required.
All forms covered
Everything you need to report your own taxes, from the SA100 all the way through to the SA109.
All in one place
Manage bookkeeping and tax together, with seamless data flow — no juggling between separate tools.
Direct to HMRC
Submit your information straight to the HMRC system and get instant confirmation at year end.
Unlimited support
Real-person live chat and help from an experienced advisor whenever you get stuck.
Straightforward pricing.
No set-up fees, no contract — all prices exclude VAT. Download your data and cancel any time.
Free
- Track income & expenses
- See your tax live, all year
- Digital records, MTD-style
- Raise invoices
Pay as you file
- Everything in Free
- Submit directly to HMRC
- £29 + VAT per filing — pay as you go
- Quarterly updates + final return
Managed
- A chartered accountant does it all
- ICAEW-supervised review
- We act as your HMRC agent
- Direct line to your adviser
Free
- Track income & expenses
- See your tax live, all year
- Keep tidy digital records
- Raise invoices
Pay as you file
- Everything in Free
- Submit your annual return to HMRC
- £50 + VAT per return
- SA100 — SA109 supported
Managed
- A chartered accountant does it all
- We prepare & file your annual return
- ICAEW-supervised review
- Direct line to your adviser
What our users say.
Thousands of returns filed — here's a handful of the reasons people stay.
Simply the best
Third year using Basetax as our accounting software. I'm picky, and you really can't go wrong with these guys.
Takes the stress out
Second year using Basetax — takes all the stress out of trying to fill the forms ourselves. Replies immediately.
Found it via HMRC
Found Basetax through the HMRC website. Three years now — quick responses to every query, software easy to use.
Great for non-residents
Super simple managed service, a lot more affordable than a chartered accountant. Like it a lot.
Late Sunday rescue
Efficient and friendly when I was doing my return late on a Sunday before the deadline.
Fast and easy
Fast, efficient, easy service. Will definitely continue to use and recommend to other business owners.
Simply the best
Third year using Basetax as our accounting software. I'm picky, and you really can't go wrong with these guys.
Takes the stress out
Second year using Basetax — takes all the stress out of trying to fill the forms ourselves. Replies immediately.
Found it via HMRC
Found Basetax through the HMRC website. Three years now — quick responses to every query, software easy to use.
Great for non-residents
Super simple managed service, a lot more affordable than a chartered accountant. Like it a lot.
Late Sunday rescue
Efficient and friendly when I was doing my return late on a Sunday before the deadline.
Fast and easy
Fast, efficient, easy service. Will definitely continue to use and recommend to other business owners.
Everything you need to know.
Still unsure? Our live chat is staffed by real advisers.
What is the free plan? +
The free plan lets you track income and expenses, keep digital records and see your estimated tax live — everything you need to get MTD-ready. You only pay when you actually file: £29 + VAT per submission if MTD applies, £50 + VAT per annual return if not, or a Managed plan if you'd like us to do it all.
Can you deal with HMRC for me? +
On our Managed plan we'll register as your tax agent and handle all your correspondence and tax affairs with HMRC.
How do I pay? +
On Pay as you file, you're charged £29 + VAT each time you submit to HMRC — nothing in between. Managed is a monthly subscription you can cancel any time. We accept all major credit and debit cards.
What does a full year cost? +
In scope for MTD, Pay as you file covers four quarterly updates and a final return — around £145 a year (ex VAT). Not in scope, it's a single annual return at £50 + VAT. There's no subscription and no set-up fee.
Am I locked into a contract? +
No. You can cancel your account from within Basetax at any time, and download your data whenever you like.
Are there set-up fees? +
No — there are no set-up fees of any kind.
Get your taxes done
quicker than you'd expect.
Start free in minutes. Upgrade to a chartered accountant whenever you want a hand.