TaxCalc or VoxaMTD for quarterly updates?
VoxaMTD vs TaxCalc: feature by feature
| Feature | VoxaMTD | TaxCalc |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Software that keeps your records and sends quarterly updates | Spreadsheet bridging software that sends quarterly updates |
| Price | Free for up to 2 tenancies, then from £8.99 a month | MTD Quarterly Filer for Business from £24 a year |
| Where your records live | In VoxaMTD, from your bank or a CSV or Excel upload | In your own spreadsheet or bookkeeping tool |
| Year-end filing | Not today | Separate TaxCalc Self Assessment software, from £42 |
| Foreign property | No | UK and overseas property |
| Calendar update periods | No | Yes, chosen before your first update |
| Bank feeds | Open banking (1 bank on the free plan) | Not listed: figures come from your spreadsheet |
| Landlord tools | Section 24 calculator; compliance reminders and Alex on paid plans | Tax estimates from HMRC after each submission |
TaxCalc's figures are from taxcalc.com/products/mtd-quarterly-filer-for-business and taxcalc.com/products/individual-tax-return-software, checked on 4 November 2026. TaxCalc's pages do not say whether these prices include VAT. Check TaxCalc's site before you decide.
To judge VoxaMTD for yourself, read how it works and what the paid plans cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
TaxCalc vs Coconut vs a free landlord MTD tool: which gives quarterly updates with the least admin?
If your spreadsheet is already tidy, TaxCalc is likely the least change: from £24 a year, you import the figures and send them. Coconut, at £12.99 a month or £129.99 a year, pulls in your bank transactions and includes year-end filing. VoxaMTD is free for up to 2 tenancies and connects one bank, but sends quarterly updates only. Prices as listed on 4 November 2026.
Can I keep my spreadsheet with TaxCalc?
Yes. That is what MTD Quarterly Filer is for. TaxCalc says you import any spreadsheet with an on-screen cell selector, and only the summary totals go to HMRC. Your spreadsheet stays as your digital record, so you need to keep it.
Does TaxCalc do year-end filing?
Not in MTD Quarterly Filer, which TaxCalc describes as software for quarterly updates. TaxCalc sells Self Assessment tax return software separately, from £42 as listed on 4 November 2026. VoxaMTD sends quarterly updates only, so check what each option leaves you to do at year end.
When might VoxaMTD suit better?
If you do not want to maintain a spreadsheet, have one or two tenancies and want your bank connected at no cost. TaxCalc is the stronger choice if your spreadsheet works for you, or if you have overseas property or need calendar update periods.
Can I move from TaxCalc to VoxaMTD?
Yes. HMRC lets you change software at any time. Mid-year, bring this year's records across so your next update, which covers the tax year so far, is complete: VoxaMTD takes a CSV or Excel upload, or you can connect your bank. Keep your old records for at least five years.
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