QTax review
A compliance-focused web tax service for UK sole traders, with HMRC submission and guidance.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
QTax is a UK web-based tax application for sole traders preparing and filing Self Assessment returns. It guides users through income, expenses and allowable deductions, calculates tax liability, reviews draft returns and supports direct digital submission to HMRC. The service is designed for freelancers, tradespeople, tutors and other self-employed workers who are not VAT-registered. It also supports rental income, investment gains and savings interest, making it relevant to some filers with income beyond sole-trader work.
Pricing is straightforward, with two annual plans at £39.99 each. The Self Assessment plan includes the tax return, direct HMRC submission, smart prompts and checks, allowable-expense guidance, secure document storage and email support. The HMRC Compliance Check Protection plan adds compliance-review support, guidance on required documents, and help preparing responses and clarifications. A 30-day trial is available without a card requirement, while the service does not offer a free plan. The paid options suit users who want a focused annual filing service and may value additional compliance assistance.
QTax’s main strength is the combination of filing guidance and compliance-oriented features. Automated mistake prompts, draft-return review, deadline reminders, and storage for documents and submitted returns support a structured filing process. Its HMRC integration is focused rather than broad, and the product runs in the cloud through the web, with no listed mobile app experience. Email is the stated support channel, so users seeking phone support or a wider accounting ecosystem may prefer another option. Choose QTax for guided UK Self Assessment filing with optional compliance-check help; look elsewhere if you need free filing, mobile access or broader platform coverage.
Questions about QTax
Does QTax have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at £39.99/yr (Self Assessment).
How much does QTax cost? QTax lists 2 paid plans; the lowest is Self Assessment at £39.99/yr.
Is there a free trial of QTax? Yes: a 30-day free trial; no card is needed.
What does QTax run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does QTax integrate with? 1 integration: HMRC.
Who is QTax built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
QTax pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Direct digital submission to HMRC
- Automated checks and allowable-expense guidance
- Secure storage, reminders and compliance-check assistance
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Web-only access
- Email support is the listed support channel
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