VitalTax review
Bridging (keep your spreadsheet) · by VitalTax · HMRC-recognised
An add-in that lives inside Excel or Google Sheets. No new app to learn — file straight from the spreadsheet you already use.
Our verdict
VitalTax is bridging that lives inside the spreadsheet you already use — an Excel or Google Sheets add-in that files straight to HMRC, so there's genuinely no new app to learn. One licence covers all of one person's income types. Slightly pricier than the very cheapest filers, but the in-spreadsheet workflow is its selling point.
At a glance
- Self-employment
- Yes
- Property / rent
- Yes
- Keeps your spreadsheet
- Yes
- Accountant access
- Yes
- Price verified
- 2026-08-03
- HMRC status
- Recognised
Plans & true annual cost
| Plan | Self-emp. | Property | Per year (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Standard Excel / Google Sheets add-in that files directly from your spreadsheet. £30 + VAT; one licence covers all income types for one person. | ✓ | ✓ | £36/yr £30/yr ex-VAT |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Files directly from inside Excel or Google Sheets — no new app
- One licence covers all income types for one person
- Very low annual cost
- Agent access; HMRC-recognised
What's not
- Still bridging — no bookkeeping or automation
- You must keep your spreadsheet accurate yourself
- A touch pricier than the rock-bottom bridging filers
Who it's for
- Excel / Google Sheets users
- People who don't want to learn new software
…and who should look elsewhere
- People who don't use spreadsheets
- Anyone wanting guided bookkeeping
- Those after the absolute lowest price (compare the cheaper filers)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Buying it without a spreadsheet habit to build on
- Expecting bookkeeping features from a bridging add-in
Frequently asked questions
- How does VitalTax work?
- It's an add-in inside Excel or Google Sheets that submits your figures to HMRC directly, so you file from the spreadsheet you already use.
- Does VitalTax cover both self-employment and property?
- Yes — one licence covers all of one person's income types.
- Is VitalTax HMRC-recognised?
- Yes, for MTD for Income Tax.
- Do I need accounting knowledge to use it?
- You need to keep a tidy spreadsheet; VitalTax handles the submission, not the bookkeeping.
Alternatives to consider
Cheaper bridging if you don't need the in-spreadsheet add-in.
Genuinely free, with bridging and an accounting mode.
An app-led guided filer if you'd rather not use a spreadsheet.
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Pricing for VitalTax was last verified on 3 August 2026 against the vendor's page; the catalogue was reconciled 3 August 2026. Its cheapest plan's true annual cost is £36/year. Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.