TaxUpdates review
Bridging (keep your spreadsheet) · by Stillness Road Ltd · HMRC-recognised
Free bridging with unusually broad coverage: quarterly updates, year-end adjustments and the final declaration, for self-employment, UK and foreign property — including multiple businesses.
Our verdict
Among the genuinely free bridging tools, TaxUpdates stands out for how much of the job it covers: not just the quarterly updates but year-end adjustments, other income and the final declaration — and HMRC lists it for self-employment, UK property and foreign property alike, with multiple businesses supported. It's a no-frills tool from a small company, you sign in with your own HMRC account, and there's no agent access or bookkeeping — but if you keep a tidy spreadsheet and want the whole filing cycle for £0, it's one of the most complete free routes on the list.
At a glance
- Self-employment
- Yes
- Property / rent
- Yes
- Keeps your spreadsheet
- Yes
- Accountant access
- No
- Price verified
- 2026-08-10
- HMRC status
- Recognised
Plans & true annual cost
| Plan | Self-emp. | Property | Per year (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Free Free bridging covering the quarterly updates, year-end adjustments, other income and the final declaration — for multiple businesses, at no cost. | ✓ | ✓ | £0 |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Free, including the year-end: quarterly updates, adjustments, other income and the final declaration
- Covers self-employment, UK property and foreign property — broader than most free filers
- Supports multiple businesses under one login
- Keep your own spreadsheet — no new bookkeeping system
What's not
- Pure bridging — no record keeping, bank feeds or automation
- No confirmed accountant agent access
- A small operation without a big-brand support desk
- Deliberately basic interface — you file via your HMRC login
Who it's for
- Spreadsheet keepers who want free filing end to end
- People with several income sources, including foreign property
…and who should look elsewhere
- People who don't keep digital records in a spreadsheet
- Anyone who wants an accountant filing on their behalf
- Those who'd rather pay for polish and hand-holding
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing bridging when you don't actually keep a spreadsheet — the records duty stays yours
- Overlooking free tools like this and paying for a filer you don't need
Frequently asked questions
- Is TaxUpdates really free?
- Yes — it's free to use, with no paid tier advertised, covering quarterly updates through to the final declaration.
- Is TaxUpdates HMRC-recognised?
- Yes — it's on HMRC's recognised-software finder for MTD for Income Tax, listed for both quarterly updates and the tax return.
- Does it handle the year-end final declaration?
- Yes — year-end adjustments, other income and the final declaration are part of what it files, which is rare among free bridging tools.
- What income sources does it cover?
- Self-employment, UK property and foreign property — and you can submit for multiple businesses.
- Can my accountant access it?
- There's no confirmed agent access — you log in with your own HMRC account and file yourself.
Alternatives to consider
Also free bridging, with a privacy-first in-browser design.
Free with a simple cloud cashbook if you'd rather not keep the spreadsheet.
Free bridging plus an accounting mode, with agent access for accountants.
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Pricing for TaxUpdates 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.