Best Offers for Making Tax Digital accounting software

With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax being phased in from April 2026, more and more sole traders and businesses must now use compatible software to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC.

Whether you’re taking out a subscription for the first time or you’re looking to switch platforms, don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the introductory discounts offered by leading accounting software providers.

These introductory discounts can cut the monthly price by up to 95% for between two and 12 months – a great way to get to grips with the software before paying full price. We will keep updating this page with all the latest offers, so make sure to keep checking back.

Discover more MTD-compatible software, as well as the best free providers, here.

*Prices exclude VAT

Sage

Sage has dedicated accounting solutions for both sole traders and limited companies. Both are MTD ready, allowing you to submit income tax or VAT returns directly to HMRC, track income and expenses, and snap and scan receipts.

All plans are currently 90% off. The premium sole trader software costs just 70p per month for 12 months, while the accounting package is just £1.80 for 6 months.

AI features include auto-categorisation for sole traders and, on all accounting plans, a productivity assistant, Sage Copilot.

• Offer: 90% off for 6-12 months
• Discounted cost per month: From 70p
• Offer ends: 31 March
• Cost per month after offer ends: £7
• Is switching providers free? Yes

Xero

Xero is currently offering one of the biggest discounts on the market – 95% off for your first 6 months if you subscribe before 31 March. It also has a sole trader solution, which is MTD-ready, and includes smart document capture, real-time reporting, and bank reconciliation.

Plans for limited companies allow you to submit VAT returns to HMRC, automate transaction reconciliation, and introduce optional payroll for £1.50 per person.

• Offer: 95% off for six months
• Discounted cost per month: 80p
• Offer ends: 31 March
• Cost per month after offer ends: £7
• Is switching providers free? Yes

Tide

Admin Extra bundles Tide’s accounting solution with its Invoice Assistant product, an add-on that allows you to send unlimited invoices. You can get Admin Extra for two months free when you open a Tide business account, which is available as a free or paid plan. After the two-month trial, Admin Extra resumes at £17.99 for sole traders and £24.99 + VAT per month.

• Offer: 2 months free
• Discounted cost per month: Free
• Offer ends: N/A
• Cost per month after offer ends: £17.99 for sole traders and £24.99 + VAT per month
• Is switching providers free? Yes

QuickBooks

QuickBooks offers automated receipt capture and AI-powered bookkeeping on even its most basic plan, with all packages currently 90% off for six months.

With its HMRC-recognised software, you can prepare and manage all your self-assessment and income tax requirements, and submit VAT returns.

Sending invoices, accepting payments, and cash flow planning are also available on every plan, and there’s free customer support from human agents.

• Offer: 90% off for six months
• Discounted cost per month: £1
• Offer ends: 31 March
• Cost per month after offer ends: £10
• Is switching providers free? Yes

KashFlow

KashFlow, owned by Iris, offers cost-effective accounting packages for sole traders and limited companies. It’s currently offering 90% off for the first 6 months for all new customers, with no deadline on this offer. Features included unlimited quotes, invoices, transaction reconciliation, bank feeds, and the ability to manage and submit VAT returns.

• Offer: 90% off for 6 months
• Discounted cost per month: £1.25
• Offer ends: N/A
• Cost per month after offer ends: £12.50
• Is switching providers free? Yes

FreshBooks

Whether you’re a freelancer, sole trader or small business employing a team of 10, there’s a FreshBooks plan for you. Every plan is 50% off for 3 months if you’re a new customer, and you get an extra 10% off if you choose to pay annually – meaning you’d save over £40 per year on the entry-level Lite plan.

All plans include expense tracking, unlimited quotes, reporting and the ability to send VAT returns to HMRC.

• Offer: 50% off for 3 months
• Discounted cost per month: £8
• Offer ends: N/A
• Cost per month after offer ends: £16
• Is switching providers free? Yes

How do I choose the right provider for my business?

All of the providers listed offer HMRC-recognised or MTD-ready options, but the right choice depends on your business type, filing needs, and the features included in each plan.

Check the specific features offered on each tier to ensure you’re getting what you need at the right price point – some platforms reserve essential features for premium tiers. It’s also worth noting that, in this competitive market, the introductory offers are constantly revised and relaunched, so keep checking back here for the latest discounts.