TaxZap
by TaxZap
What TaxZap is
TaxZap is an HMRC-recognised service for non-VAT-registered sole traders and landlords handling Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital. Available on the web, Android, and iOS, it supports self-employment, investment income, and rental income. Users can submit quarterly MTD updates and end-of-year returns through HMRC-connected software. The service records business income and expenses, categorises transactions, stores receipts, and accepts linked bank accounts or uploaded spreadsheets for digital records. A dashboard combines information across registered businesses and properties, while tagged expenses can produce estimated tax-savings calculations. A free checker helps determine whether MTD rules apply. Support includes the Zappy bot, a support team, and tax experts. Plans include workflows for MTD and Self Assessment, employment-only returns, and non-employment returns. The TaxZap MTD subscription costs £9 a month after three months free and can be cancelled anytime. The iPhone app requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Who it suits
TaxZap is aimed at non-VAT-registered sole traders and landlords who need Self Assessment or Making Tax Digital tools. It also suits users managing business, investment, or rental income across mobile and web devices.
What it does well
- Submits quarterly MTD updates
- Tracks income, expenses, and receipts
- Links banks or accepts spreadsheets
- Dashboard covers multiple businesses and properties
- Includes a free MTD eligibility checker
What to know first
- No free plan
- MTD subscription is £9 a month after trial period
- iPhone app requires iOS 15.1 or later
- Designed for non-VAT-registered users
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TaxZap subscription | Making Tax Digital and Self Assessment workflows · Bank connections and transaction categorisation · HMRC submissions | On request |
| Simple Return | VAT included · Employment income only · Tax return filed directly to HMRC | £49, paid once |
| TaxZap MTD subscription | 3 months free, then £9/month; cancel anytime · For non-VAT-registered sole traders and landlords | £9 a month |
| Full Tax Return | VAT included · For non-employment income · Prepare and file your own return | £99, paid once |
As taxzap.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
TaxZap combines digital record keeping with HMRC submissions for the audience it identifies. Its mobile and web access, multiple-return workflows, and support options make it suitable for sole traders and landlords managing UK tax tasks.
Facts from TaxZap's own pages
- Android app
- TaxZap publishes a Making Tax Digital app on Google Play. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Banking and spreadsheets
- TaxZap says users can link bank accounts or upload spreadsheets to manage digital records. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Eligibility checker
- The MTD requirement checker is free and helps users check whether they need to follow Making Tax Digital rules. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Expense estimates
- TaxZap says it automatically calculates tax savings based on tagged business expenses. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2023 · taxzap.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · taxzap.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, England, UK · taxzap.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The site identifies non-VAT-registered sole traders and landlords as its target users. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Investment income
- Yes · taxzap.com, 22 Sept 2026
- iOS app
- TaxZap's App Store listing describes the app as available for iPhone and requiring iOS 15.1 or later. · apps.apple.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- mobile_app · taxzap.com, 22 Sept 2026
- MTD filing
- The software lets users submit quarterly MTD updates and end-of-year returns through HMRC-connected software. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Multiple businesses
- A central dashboard lets users view and manage income and expenses across registered businesses and properties. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TaxZap describes itself as an HMRC-recognised app for non-VAT-registered sole traders and landlords to manage Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Record keeping
- Users can track business income and expenses, categorise transactions, and add receipts. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Rental income
- Yes · taxzap.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Security and regulated data access
- Taxzap UK Limited says it acts as an agent of Plaid Financial Ltd., an authorised payment institution regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, for account information services. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yes · taxzap.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- TaxZap offers guidance from its Zappy support bot and says users can chat with its support team and tax experts anytime. · taxzap.com, 12 Oct 2026
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