Common questions
Is TaxEase UK an official HMRC product?
No. TaxEase UK is an independent software product and is not affiliated with HMRC. We help you prepare your Self Assessment return and check it before you file it through your HMRC account on gov.uk.
Do I need to create an account?
No account needed for the free version. Open the app in any browser. Your data is saved locally, never sent anywhere.
Is my data safe?
Yes. The free HTML version runs 100% in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
Which tax year does it cover?
The current version covers the 2025–26 tax year (6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026), with a filing deadline of 31 January 2027.
Can I use it if I have foreign income?
Yes. TaxEase UK includes SA106 (foreign income) guidance with FTCR (Foreign Tax Credit Relief) calculation, HMRC exchange rate guidance, and double-taxation treaty information.
Does it support Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Yes. The built-in MTD Quarterly Tracker lets you record income and expenses each quarter. MTD for Income Tax is mandatory from April 2026 for income over £50,000/year.
What languages are supported?
English, Romanian, Polish, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Bulgarian and Czech. Every part of the app, forms, tooltips, glossary, guidance notes, is fully translated.
What is the difference between Free and Premium?
Free: all data entry steps 1–12 fully unlocked, including OCR (1 document), deductibility checker (3 uses), and MTD tracker (current quarter). Premium unlocks full tax summary, tax optimizer, filing checklist, unlimited OCR.
Can my accountant use it?
Yes. The B2B version lets accountants run up to 10 client returns from one portal, with export to IRIS and TaxCalc. An affiliate programme is also available. Contact us for early access.
Can I use it on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Open the browser version directly on Safari, Chrome or Firefox — it works on any device.