TaxCalc

TaxCalc Individual is HMRC-recognised desktop software for completing and filing Self Assessment returns. One licence costs £42 and covers up to six returns for you and your family.

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At a glance

TaxCalc is installed on your computer rather than used in a browser. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, guides you through only the parts of the return that apply to you, and checks your entries before you file.

£42

14 days

Free trial

Per tax year, up to six returns

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What is TaxCalc?

TaxCalc is UK tax software used by accounting practices as well as individuals. TaxCalc Individual is the version for filing your own Self Assessment return. It’s officially recognised by HMRC and includes all the supplementary pages, including non-resident pages, so it handles returns that HMRC’s free service can’t.

Is TaxCalc free?

No, but there’s a 14-day free trial. After that, TaxCalc Individual costs £42 for the tax year and covers up to six SA100 returns.

Key features

SimpleStep questionnaire that shows only the relevant parts of the return
Real-time tax calculation
Check & Finish review of your entries before you file
All supplementary pages included, including non-resident pages
Imports your data from the previous year
Shares data between spouses’ returns
Exports to PDF, Word or Excel
Runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, on up to two computers
UK-based telephone support

Pricing

TaxCalc is sold per tax year, with optional add-ons.

TaxCalc Individual - £42

The core product:

Up to six SA100 returns for you and your family for the 2025 to 2026 tax year
All supplementary pages included
Install on up to two computers

Add-ons

Optional extras for the same tax year:

Single SA900 Trust tax return - £56.40
What If? Planner for tax planning - £16.80
Dividend Database - £8.40

Is TaxCalc MTD compatible?

Not TaxCalc Individual, which is for the annual Self Assessment return. For Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, TaxCalc sells a separate product, MTD Quarterly Filer for Business, which sends quarterly updates to HMRC from your spreadsheet records. TaxCalc is HMRC-recognised for MTD for Income Tax software, but it doesn’t publish a price for the Quarterly Filer - you have to ask for a quote.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Six returns for £42 - good value for a household
Covers every supplementary page, including non-resident pages
Officially recognised by HMRC
Checks your return before you file
Runs on Windows, Mac and Linux
UK-based phone support

Cons:

Desktop software you have to install - no mobile app
More detailed than a simple return needs
No free filing once the 14-day trial ends
MTD quarterly updates need a separate product, priced on request
Trust returns and planning tools cost extra

Who is TaxCalc best for?

TaxCalc suits sole traders with more involved returns - several income sources, capital gains or non-resident pages - and households filing more than one return, since one £42 licence covers six. It’s also a good fit if you prefer software installed on your own computer. If your return is simple, GoSimpleTax or HMRC’s free service will feel lighter. If you’re due to join MTD for Income Tax, ask TaxCalc for its Quarterly Filer price before you commit.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does TaxCalc cost?

TaxCalc Individual is £42 for the tax year and covers up to six SA100 returns. Add-ons such as a trust return (£56.40) cost extra.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, TaxCalc offers a 14-day free trial.

Does TaxCalc work on a Mac?

Yes. It runs on Windows, Apple Mac and Linux, and one licence can be installed on up to two computers.

Is TaxCalc recognised by HMRC?

Yes. TaxCalc is officially recognised by HMRC and listed among its Self Assessment commercial software suppliers.

Can I use TaxCalc for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Not with TaxCalc Individual. TaxCalc has a separate MTD Quarterly Filer for Business for quarterly updates, priced on request.

Compare tax filing software for sole traders

TaxCalc is one option among several worth comparing. Browse the full Tax Filing Software directory to compare it against GoSimpleTax, Taxfix, HMRC’s free online service and other options.

Pricing and offers correct at time of publication. Always check the TaxCalc website for current pricing and promotional terms before signing up.