MTD
- MTD Quarterly Update Checker
Check your MTD quarterly update totals before you file. Enter last time's figures plus this quarter's, and see the year-to-date income and expenses to enter.
- Your MTD Second Quarterly Update: 7 November Checklist
In MTD since April 2026? Your quarterly update is due 7 November 2026. What it covers, the cumulative trap to avoid, and a filing checklist for UK sole traders.
- FreeAgent Review UK 2026: Honest Take for Sole Traders
FreeAgent costs £19/month + VAT (checked October 2026), or free with a NatWest/Mettle account. Honest review: tax features, drawbacks, and who should skip it.
- Coconut Review UK 2026: Simple Sole Trader Accounting?
Coconut MTD filing is £12.99/month (checked Oct 2026); no free tier. Honest review: who this sole-trader app suits, its limits, and cheaper alternatives.
- Xero vs QuickBooks vs FreshBooks for Freelancers: Which Is Worth It in 2026?
Xero vs QuickBooks vs FreshBooks for freelancers: pricing at low invoice volume, invoicing UX, reminder control, and UK VAT/MTD support compared — with recommendations by freelancer profile.
- MTD £30,000 Deadline: What Freelancers Must Do by April 2027
HMRC's MTD countdown has started for freelancers with turnover over £30,000. Check if you're in, see the quarterly deadlines, and follow this prep checklist.
- Xero Review UK 2026: Is It Worth It for Freelancers?
Xero Ignite: £18/month in the UK (checked October 2026). An honest freelancer review: the 20-invoice cap, who it's for, cheaper alternatives, and drawbacks.
- QuickBooks Review UK 2026: Honest Take for Freelancers
QuickBooks Sole Trader Plus: £10/month + VAT (checked October 2026). Honest review: the VAT catch, price-rise history, cheaper alternatives, and drawbacks.
- Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers (UK, 2026): 7 Tools Compared
Compare 7 invoicing tools for UK freelancers — FreeAgent, QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja — on cost, VAT/MTD, and reminders.