Check your likely MTD position first
It is easier to compare products once you know whether MTD is likely to apply to you and when.
Software guide
Find compatible MTD software
Use this page as a practical preparation guide before using HMRC’s software-finder route.
Know your income types before you search
Users may need different support depending on whether they have self-employment income only, UK property too, foreign property too, or wider return items to report.
Think about existing records before changing system
If you already use spreadsheets or another record-keeping method, think about whether you want to replace that workflow or work alongside it.
Compare the practical fit, not just the label
A product that appears compatible still needs to feel workable for your routine and confidence level.
What to check before choosing
- • Whether one product can handle digital records, quarterly updates, and the year-end return in one place.
- • Whether the product supports the income types you need to report, including self-employment, UK property, or foreign property where relevant.
- • Whether it can report other income sources correctly on the final return if your overall tax picture is broader.
- • Whether it works with your accounting period and existing records.
Official links
Use HMRC’s own pages as the official starting point
HMRC software finder
Use HMRC’s software finder to get a more tailored list of options based on your income sources, existing records, and accounting period.
Best for: Users who want an official starting point before comparing providers in more detail.
Keep in mind: HMRC lists recognised products but does not recommend one provider over another.
HMRC choosing-software guide
Use HMRC’s guide to understand what software needs to do and how one-product versus multi-product setups can differ.
Best for: Users who want to understand the rules before they compare products.
Keep in mind: Read this before choosing if your income sources, workflow, or accounting period are not straightforward.