TaxHeaven
Guided tax filer · by TaxHeaven Ltd · HMRC-recognised
An automation-first tax app for freelancers and landlords with a genuinely free MTD plan — bank import, AI-assisted categorisation and pre-filled returns, covering self-employment, UK and foreign property, and CIS.
Our verdict
TaxHeaven's free Angel plan is one of the more generous £0 routes on this list: full MTD compliance with automated bookkeeping and submissions for one business or income type, covering self-employment, UK and foreign property and even CIS deductions — territory several paid tools don't reach. The paid Archangel plan mainly buys automation at scale: multiple businesses filed automatically, continuous bank sync and unlimited AI processing. It's a young company and there's no accountant agent access (you can export and share records, not invite an agent), but for a self-filing freelancer or landlord who wants the admin done for them, it's a strong free option.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
Angel Free forever with full MTD compliance: automated bookkeeping and submissions for one business or income type (extra ones recorded and filed manually), bank import, spreadsheet import, invoicing and tax estimates. AI extras are capped at 3 uses a month. | ✓ | ✓ | £0 |
Archangel Adds continuous multi-bank sync, multiple businesses each filed automatically, co-owned property splitting and unlimited AI scanning/categorisation. | ✓ | ✓ | £58.80/yr £49/yr ex-VAT |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Genuinely free plan with full MTD compliance, not a teaser tier
- Covers self-employment, UK and foreign property, and CIS deductions
- Automation-first: bank import, AI receipt scanning and categorisation, pre-filled returns
- Deadline tracking and real-time tax estimates built in
- Paid plan is cheap if you outgrow free
What's not
- No accountant agent access — export-and-share only
- Free plan automates one business or income type; extras are handled manually
- AI features are capped on the free plan
- A young company still building its track record
Who it's for
- Freelancers who want automation for £0
- CIS subcontractors and landlords with foreign property
…and who should look elsewhere
- People who want their accountant filing through agent access
- Multi-business owners unwilling to pay for the automation tier
- Those who'd rather keep everything in their own spreadsheet — bridging tools fit that habit better
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting unlimited AI scanning on the free plan — it's capped monthly, with unlimited on the paid tier
- Assuming several businesses will all file automatically on the free plan — that's the paid tier's job
Frequently asked questions
- Is TaxHeaven really free?
- Yes — the Angel plan is free forever and includes full MTD compliance for one business or income type, with bank import and submissions to HMRC. The paid tier adds multi-business automation and unlimited AI features.
- Is TaxHeaven 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 cover landlords and foreign property?
- Yes — UK and foreign property income are both covered, alongside self-employment and CIS deductions.
- Can my accountant access TaxHeaven?
- There's no agent access — you can export and share your records with an accountant, but they can't log in and file for you.
- What does the paid plan add?
- Archangel adds continuous syncing across multiple banks, automatic filing for multiple businesses, co-owned property splitting and unlimited AI scanning and categorisation — see the true annual cost above.
Alternatives to consider
Free with agent access if an accountant helps with your filing.
Free bridging if you'd rather keep your own spreadsheet.
A free plan from a longer-established accounting provider.
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Pricing for TaxHeaven 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 free. Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.