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Absolute Excel Income Tax Filer

First seen on HMRC's list on or before 17 Oct 2026.

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Our notes

Absolute Excel Income Tax Filer is Excel-based bridging software for MTD Income Tax quarterly updates, adjustments and the final declaration. It is sold in licences of 5 taxpayers per tax year, for accountants, sole traders and landlords.

Pros

  • One price covers 5 taxpayers for a tax year
  • Files quarterly updates, annual summary and final declaration
  • Supports joint landlords and some non-mandated income
  • Free unlimited email technical support

Cons

  • Needs Excel 2010+ (Windows) or Excel for Mac 2016+; no LibreOffice or Apple Numbers
  • No free trial currently
  • Some other income types need TopUp Tax (£25 + VAT)

Price

Prices can change without notice, so confirm with the provider before you buy. Spotted an error? Email us.

Cheapest MTD-capable plan
Income Tax Filer (5 NI numbers)
Per month
unknown
Per year
£40
VAT
ex VAT
Notes
£40 + VAT for up to 5 NI numbers (taxpayers) per tax year; must be bought each tax year. TopUp Tax for other income from £25 + VAT.
Landlord pricing
same product. Self-employment and property income filed under one licence per NI number.
Agent/accountant pricing
same price. Sold in batches of 5 licences (£40 + VAT per tax year); agents get telephone and email support.

Really free?

Quarterly updates free
no
Tax return (final declaration) free
no
Limits
n/a
Bank account condition
n/a
Time limit
n/a

Landlords and spreadsheets

Jointly owned property
partial. FAQ: 'will allow you to file for joint landlords. We do not split the income and expenses for you'.
Excel bridging
yes (Excel 2010+ Windows, Excel for Mac 2016+)
Google Sheets bridging
unknown
CSV import
yes (export CSV from other software and link cells)
Bridging notes
Also offers a line-by-line digital record keeping spreadsheet. Not compatible with Apple Numbers, LibreOffice, OnlyOffice or WPS.

Checked 18 Oct 2026. Sources:www.absoluteexcelincometaxfiler.co.uk, absoluteexcelincometaxfiler.co.uk

HMRC listing

What the software provider has told HMRC. “In development” means the provider has committed to building it in time for the 2026 to 2027 tax return.

Features

Free versionNot included
Agent softwareReady now
Individual softwareReady now
Software that creates digital recordsReady now
Bridging software that connects to recordsReady now
Standard update period (6 April to 5 April)Ready now
Calendar update period (1 April to 31 March)Ready now
Making Tax Digital for VATReady now
HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback)Ready now

Business income

Sole traderReady now
UK propertyReady now
Foreign propertyReady now

Other income sources and items

Employment (PAYE)In development
UK dividendsReady now
State Pension incomeIn development
Private pension incomesIn development
Partner income from a partnershipIn development
Foreign dividendsReady now
Foreign interestReady now
Private pension contributionsReady now
Construction Industry SchemeReady now
Charitable givingReady now
Capital GainsNot included
Student LoanReady now
Marriage AllowanceReady now
Voluntary Class 2 National InsuranceReady now
High Income Child Benefit ChargeReady now
UK interestReady now

Accessibility

Blindness or impaired visionNot included
Deafness or impaired hearingNot included
Motor or physical difficultiesNot included
Cognitive impairmentsNot included

Platform

Software typeWeb browser
Compatible withMicrosoft Windows Mac OS
LanguageEnglish

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