GoSimpleTax

What GoSimpleTax is

GoSimpleTax is web-based software for preparing tax returns, including returns involving self-employment, investment, or rental income. It supports direct HMRC submission. Individual plans include self-employment and property forms, capital gains support, and tax-saving suggestions. Residency plans cover form SA109, property and self-employment support, direct submission, and tax-saving suggestions. Partnership plans include the SA800 return and forms for property, foreign, and investment income. Individual, Residency, and Partnership options each come in subscription and non-subscription versions. Other listed options cover two returns, five returns, or one return for a previous year. The product has a free plan, but prices for its listed plans are not provided here. It is available on the web, including for mobile access, with no separate mobile platform listed. GoSimpleTax was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.

Who it suits

GoSimpleTax suits individuals and partnerships preparing returns that involve self-employment, rental, investment, or property income. Its Residency option is for users whose return includes form SA109.

Getting started

1. Open the GoSimpleTax website.
2. Use the web platform, including on a mobile device.
3. Choose an Individual, Residency, or Partnership option, or a return-count package.
4. Select a subscription or non-subscription option where offered.
5. Prepare the return and submit it directly to HMRC.

Verdict

GoSimpleTax covers several return types and supports direct submission to HMRC. The free plan is listed, while prices for the specific return options are not provided.