MTDsorted
Full cloud accounting · by MTDsorted · HMRC-recognised
Simple UK accounting best known for free MTD VAT filing. Income Tax quarterly submissions sit on the cheap paid plans, with bank feeds, invoicing and both in-app records and spreadsheet bridging.
Our verdict
MTDsorted made its name giving away MTD VAT filing, and its Income Tax support follows the same value-first pattern: quarterly updates for self-employment and UK property income on a paid plan that undercuts the big accounting suites, with bank feeds, invoicing and a choice of in-app records or spreadsheet bridging. The trade-offs are a smaller brand than Xero or QuickBooks, no accountant agent access, and — as with many tools at this stage — HMRC currently lists it for quarterly updates only, so check how you'll handle the year-end final declaration before committing.
At a glance
- Self-employment
- Yes
- Property / rent
- Yes
- Keeps your spreadsheet
- No
- Accountant access
- No
- Price verified
- 2026-07-06
- HMRC status
- Recognised
Plans & true annual cost
| Plan | Self-emp. | Property | Per year (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Cheapest plan with Income Tax quarterly submissions, for self-employment and UK property. Caps at 2,500 transactions and 1,000 invoices a year, with one bank connection. | ✓ | ✓ | £72/yr £60/yr ex-VAT |
Plus Removes the transaction and invoice caps and allows three bank connections. | ✓ | ✓ | £216/yr £180/yr ex-VAT |
Pros & cons
What's good
- One of the cheapest paid routes to MTD for Income Tax with proper bookkeeping attached
- Bank feeds (UK banks, Stripe, PayPal) cut the manual data entry
- Works as in-app record keeping or as bridging from your own spreadsheet
- MTD VAT filing is free forever, handy if you're VAT-registered
- Covers both self-employment and UK property income
What's not
- No accountant agent access — team invites only, so it suits people filing themselves
- HMRC lists it for quarterly updates only so far — the final declaration isn't listed yet
- The free plan is VAT-only; Income Tax filing needs a paid plan
- Smaller, younger brand than the established suites
Who it's for
- People who want cheap software with real bookkeeping
- VAT-registered sole traders (the VAT side is free)
…and who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants their accountant working in the same file
- People who want one tool guaranteed to handle the year-end final declaration today
- Foreign-property landlords — UK property only
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing up to the free plan expecting Income Tax filing — that's paid-plan only (the free tier is VAT)
- Assuming the entry plan's transaction cap won't bite — busier businesses need the higher tier
- Not planning how the final declaration gets filed while HMRC lists only quarterly updates
Frequently asked questions
- Is MTDsorted HMRC-recognised for MTD for Income Tax?
- Yes — it appears on HMRC's recognised-software finder for Income Tax, covering quarterly updates for sole-trader and UK property income.
- Is MTDsorted free?
- The free plan covers MTD VAT filing only. Income Tax quarterly submissions need a paid plan — the true annual cost is shown above.
- Does MTDsorted file the final declaration (year-end tax return)?
- Not yet, going by HMRC's finder, which lists it for quarterly updates only. Plan how you'll complete the year-end step before relying on it end to end.
- Does it cover landlords?
- Yes — UK property income alongside self-employment. Foreign property isn't listed.
- Can my accountant access MTDsorted?
- There's no agent access programme — you can invite team members, but it's built for people managing their own books.
Alternatives to consider
Genuinely free full accounting (within invoice limits) if the budget is zero.
Similar low-cost UK accounting with a free MTD plan and agent access.
A simpler MTD-first app if you'd rather have accountant access and hand-holding.
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Pricing for MTDsorted was last verified on 6 July 2026 against the vendor's page; the catalogue was reconciled 6 July 2026. Its cheapest plan's true annual cost is £72/year. Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.