123 Sheets vs Taxd
Both are bridging tools for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
123 Sheets is the cheaper starting point at from £23.70/yr (VAT included) versus from £120/yr for Taxd — but the cheapest plan only wins if it covers the income types you actually have.
| 123 Sheets | Taxd | |
|---|---|---|
| True annual cost from | from £23.70/yr | from £120/yr |
| Self-employment | Yes | Yes |
| Property / rent | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps your spreadsheet | Yes | Yes |
| Accountant access | Yes | No |
| Type | bridging | bridging |
| HMRC status | Recognised | Recognised |
| Price verified | 2026-08-10 | 2026-08-10 |
123 Sheets
Bridging software. If you already live in a spreadsheet, you keep it and 123 Sheets just submits the quarterly updates — by far the cheapest way to comply.
- Spreadsheet diehards
- People who want the lowest possible price
Taxd
An HMRC-recognised MTD for Income Tax tool from Taxd that files to HMRC from the records you keep (bridging), covering self-employment and UK property. The MTD plan handles the quarterly updates with specialist support; Taxd also sells guided one-off Self Assessment returns separately.
- People who keep their own records and want filing plus support
- Self-employed and landlords who want help on hand
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Prices are each tool's cheapest plan, VAT included, last verified 10 August 2026 (catalogue reconciled 10 August 2026). Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.