DIY Tax review
Guided tax filer · by Rhino Apps · HMRC-recognised
A flexible DIY filer covering unlimited self-employment businesses, UK and foreign properties — key figures in yourself, bridge from a spreadsheet or connect your bank. Files right through to the final declaration.
Our verdict
DIY Tax is exactly what the name says: a do-it-yourself filer that lets you keep records however suits you — key them in, upload a spreadsheet or link your bank — and files everything from quarterly updates through year-end information to the final declaration. Its coverage is broad for the price: unlimited self-employment businesses, UK and foreign properties on the paid plan. The free edition is real but tightly capped, so treat it as a trial or a fit for the very smallest affairs. UK-based support from a small team; no accountant agent access confirmed.
At a glance
- Self-employment
- Yes
- Property / rent
- Yes
- Keeps your spreadsheet
- No
- Accountant access
- No
- Price verified
- 2026-08-10
- HMRC status
- Recognised
Plans & true annual cost
| Plan | Self-emp. | Property | Per year (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Free Edition Free but tightly capped — up to 30 invoices/expenses and 1MB of storage. Realistic only for very low-volume affairs, such as a single simple rental. | ✓ | ✓ | £0 |
Unlimited (annual billing) Unlimited records and storage; £7 + VAT monthly billing is also available but costs more over a year. | ✓ | ✓ | £90/yr £75/yr ex-VAT |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Files the whole cycle: quarterly updates, year-end tax information and the final declaration
- Unlimited businesses and properties (UK and foreign) on the paid plan
- Flexible record keeping — manual entry, spreadsheet upload or bank connection
- UK-based support staff
- Cheaper than the big accounting suites
What's not
- The free edition's caps (30 invoices/expenses, 1MB) rule out most real businesses
- No confirmed accountant agent access
- A small brand next to the household accounting names
- Prices are quoted ex-VAT — compare the true annual cost above
Who it's for
- People with several income sources to file cheaply
- Those who want a choice of record-keeping styles
…and who should look elsewhere
- Anyone expecting the free edition to handle a normal volume of transactions
- People who want their accountant to log in and file
- Those wanting bank-feed-driven full bookkeeping — a cloud accounting suite fits better
Common mistakes to avoid
- Planning around the free edition without checking the 30-entry cap against your real transaction volume
- Paying monthly out of habit — annual billing is cheaper over the year
- Comparing its ex-VAT headline price against a rival's VAT-inclusive figure
Frequently asked questions
- Is DIY Tax free?
- There's a free edition, but it's capped at 30 invoices/expenses and 1MB of storage — fine for a very small rental, too tight for most businesses. The unlimited plan's true annual cost is shown above.
- Is DIY Tax HMRC-recognised?
- Yes — it's on HMRC's recognised-software finder for MTD for Income Tax, listed for quarterly updates and the tax return.
- Does it file the final declaration?
- Yes — you can enter year-end tax information such as savings and dividends and submit the final declaration, not just the quarterly updates.
- What income sources does it cover?
- Unlimited self-employment businesses, UK properties and foreign properties.
- Do I have to keep records in the app?
- No — you can key entries in, upload from a spreadsheet, or connect your bank account and work from imported transactions.
Alternatives to consider
Genuinely free without the tight caps, if your affairs are simple.
Free bridging covering foreign property and the final declaration.
Another MTD-native guided filer with pre-filled returns.
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Pricing for DIY Tax was last verified on 10 August 2026 against the vendor's page; the catalogue was reconciled 10 August 2026. Its cheapest plan's true annual cost is free. Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.