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Maxim Money

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

Visit Maxim Money websiteView HMRC listing

Our notes

Maxim Money is a Windows desktop personal finance app with a one-off lifetime licence. The Pro version sends MTD quarterly updates for sole traders and landlords, with data stored locally.

Pros

  • One-time purchase, no subscription
  • Data stored locally on your PC
  • 30-day Pro trial, no card required

Cons

  • Windows only
  • Final declaration not yet available ('due to launch in early 2027')
  • MTD needs the Pro licence; Basic and Plus do not include it

Price

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

Cheapest MTD-capable plan
Pro (lifetime licence)
Per month
unknown
Per year
unknown
VAT
unknown (not stated)
Notes
One-off Pro licence £75, currently discounted to £45. No monthly or yearly plan. Plus (£35, now £25) and Basic (free) do not include Making Tax Digital.
Landlord pricing
same product. The MTD page says it works for UK sole traders and landlords.

Really free?

Quarterly updates free
no (Pro licence needed; 30-day free Pro trial)
Tax return (final declaration) free
no (not yet available)
Limits
After the 30-day trial the app reverts to Basic (free), which does not include Making Tax Digital.
Bank account condition
n/a
Time limit
30-day Pro trial

Checked 18 Oct 2026. Sources:maxim-money.app, maxim-money.app

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 softwareNot included
Individual softwareReady now
Software that creates digital recordsReady now
Bridging software that connects to recordsNot included
Standard update period (6 April to 5 April)Ready now
Calendar update period (1 April to 31 March)Ready now
Making Tax Digital for VATNot included
HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback)Not included

Business income

Sole traderReady now
UK propertyReady now
Foreign propertyReady now

Other income sources and items

Employment (PAYE)In development
UK dividendsIn development
State Pension incomeIn development
Private pension incomesIn development
Partner income from a partnershipNot included
Foreign dividendsNot included
Foreign interestNot included
Private pension contributionsIn development
Construction Industry SchemeNot included
Charitable givingIn development
Capital GainsNot included
Student LoanIn development
Marriage AllowanceNot included
Voluntary Class 2 National InsuranceNot included
High Income Child Benefit ChargeNot included
UK interestIn development

Accessibility

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

Platform

Software typeDesktop application
Compatible withMicrosoft Windows
LanguageEnglish

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