Forbes MTD

Our notes

Forbes MTD is desktop and cloud software from Forbes Computer Systems that sends MTD for Income Tax data from spreadsheets or its own cashbook, through to the final declaration. It is mainly sold to accountants, with single-business versions.

Price

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

Cheapest MTD-capable plan

unknown

Per month

unknown

Per year

unknown

VAT

ex VAT (prices shown '+VAT')

Notes

The MTD page lists 'Agent (multi company) £195+VAT' and 'Single company version £40+VAT' directly under the MTD for VAT section, so it is unclear whether the £40 single version covers MTD for Income Tax. The order form lists 'MTD for IT' at £195 (prices are for a single user for the current tax year, renewed each April, VAT at 20% added).

Agent/accountant pricing

yes. 'MTD for IT' is £195 + VAT on the order form, for a single user for the current tax year (renew each April). The MTD page also lists Agent (multi company) at £195+VAT.

Really free?

Quarterly updates free

no (free download can only transmit to HMRC's test service until paid)

Tax return (final declaration) free

no

Limits

Demo transmits to a test service only.

Bank account condition

None

Time limit

None stated

Landlords and spreadsheets

Excel bridging

yes

Google Sheets bridging

unknown (not mentioned)

CSV import

unknown (not mentioned)

Bridging notes

Totals are read from labelled cells in your own Excel spreadsheet; sample self-employed and property spreadsheets are provided. Foreign property supported via property IDs in the spreadsheet.

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