QuickBooks Online✓ Deal verified 6 October 2026Last updated: October 2026QuickBooks for Self Assessment: Get Your Tax Return Ready
No more January panic. QuickBooks sorts your self employment and property income into HMRC's categories all year and shows an estimate of what you owe.
A simpler bookkeeping routine
Choose the plan for your business, then keep your records up to date.
- 01
Capture
Save invoices and receipts as you go.
- 02
Review
Check transactions and categories regularly.
- 03
Report
Prepare the returns your business needs.
Recommended for self assessment
Sole Trader Plus
Sole Trader Plus is built around Self Assessment and MTD for Income Tax, at the lowest QuickBooks price.
What self assessment need from QuickBooks
✓ HMRC categories
Expenses mapped to the boxes on your self employment pages.
✓ Live tax estimate
Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance updated as you go.
✓ Payments on account
Plan for January and July payments on account.
✓ MTD ready
When MTD reaches you, the quarterly updates are already built in.
Key Self Assessment dates
Register by 5 October after your first tax year. Online returns and any balancing payment are due 31 January. The second payment on account is due 31 July.
How to claim the deal
- Click a deal button on this page. No code is needed.
- Select Sole Trader Plus on Intuit's UK pricing page.
- Choose Buy Now, not the free trial, so the 90% discount applies.
Compare every plan on our QuickBooks pricing UK page, see if the free trial or discount saves more, or go straight to today's QuickBooks discount code.
Frequently asked questions
Does QuickBooks file my Self Assessment return?
It prepares the figures and, under MTD for Income Tax, submits quarterly updates and the final declaration. Below MTD thresholds you copy figures into HMRC's service or use your accountant.
Which plan is best for Self Assessment?
Sole Trader Plus for most sole traders and landlords.
Can it estimate my tax bill?
Yes, a running estimate updates as you categorise transactions.
Does it include employment income?
You can add other income at the final declaration stage.
Is it worth it for a small side business?
If you have regular income and expenses, the time saved usually covers the low promo price.
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