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QuickBooks or VoxaMTD for Making Tax Digital?

TL;DR: QuickBooks starts at £10 a month plus VAT for Sole Trader Plus, which covers sole traders and single-property landlords; tracking several properties needs Plus at £56. There is no free plan. VoxaMTD's free plan files quarterly updates. The year-end final declaration is coming before the first one is due (January 2028).
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VoxaMTD vs QuickBooks: feature by feature

Feature VoxaMTD QuickBooks
Free option Free plan: quarterly updates No free plan (30-day trial)
Paid plans (per month) From £8.99 Sole Trader Plus £10, Plus £56, plus VAT
MTD quarterly updates and tax return Quarterly updates now; final declaration coming before January 2028 Yes
Income covered Sole trader and UK property Sole trader and UK property
Several rental properties Yes, per-property figures Sole Trader Plus covers one property; several need Plus
AI features AI categorisation; Alex, a voice AI tax assistant, on paid plans AI categorisation and an AI chat feature (beta)
Receipt capture On paid plans Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QuickBooks free for MTD?

No. QuickBooks has no free plan. Its cheapest plan for Making Tax Digital, Sole Trader Plus, is £10 a month plus VAT, as listed on 27 September 2026, with a 30-day trial.

Does QuickBooks work for landlords?

For one property, yes. Sole Trader Plus is for self-employed sole traders and single-property landlords, and QuickBooks says it does not support multi-property income on that plan. Tracking several properties needs Plus, £56 a month plus VAT.

Is QuickBooks listed for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Yes. QuickBooks is listed in HMRC's software finder for quarterly updates and the tax return, for sole traders and UK property.

Does QuickBooks have AI features?

Yes. QuickBooks lists AI transaction categorisation, submission checks and a chat feature in beta. It does not advertise a voice assistant; VoxaMTD's paid plans include Alex, a voice AI tax assistant.

When might VoxaMTD suit better?

If you want to file quarterly updates without a subscription, or you have several rental properties and do not need wider bookkeeping. QuickBooks is the stronger choice if you need VAT, payroll or limited company accounts, which VoxaMTD does not cover.

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