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ANNA Self Assessment

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

Visit ANNA Self Assessment websiteView HMRC listing

Our notes

ANNA offers free MTD Income Tax filing (quarterly updates and final declaration) for the 2026–27 tax year, either automatically from bank data or via a free spreadsheet bridging upload. Pricing for later years is not published.

Pros

  • Free quarterly + final declaration for 2026–27
  • Free spreadsheet bridging route
  • Generous referral/introducer rewards

Cons

  • Free promise is time-limited to 2026–27
  • No agent software
  • Upsell to Auto Accountant £29/mo

Price

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

Cheapest MTD-capable plan
ANNA Free plan – MTD ITSA filing
Per month
Free
Per year
Free
VAT
n/a
Notes
Free for the 2026–27 tax year (4 quarterly updates + final declaration). Auto Accountant: first 4 months free, then £29/mo. Pricing after 2026–27 not published.
Landlord pricing
yes (MTD for Landlords page). Free for 2026–27 for landlords.
Agent/accountant pricing
no. HMRC lists Agent software 'Not included'.

Really free?

Quarterly updates free
yes
Tax return (final declaration) free
yes (for 2026–27 tax year)
Limits
Free plan banking: first £1,000/month incoming free then 0.95%. Auto Accountant £29/mo after 4 months.
Bank account condition
ANNA account required; connect your bank via Open Banking ('for all UK bank accounts').
Time limit
Free is stated for the 2026–27 tax year only; later years not priced publicly

Landlords and spreadsheets

Jointly owned property
unknown. ANNA FAQ only says co-owners can each use their own software and report their share; no in-product split feature documented.
Excel bridging
yes (free ANNA spreadsheet template)
Google Sheets bridging
unknown
CSV import
yes (paste transactions from bank CSV into template)
Bridging notes
Bridging upload free: download ANNA template, paste bank CSV, upload, file quarterly update.

Checked 17 Oct 2026. Sources:anna.money, anna.money, anna.money, anna.money, anna.money

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 versionReady now
Agent softwareNot included
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)Not included

Business income

Sole traderReady now
UK propertyReady now
Foreign propertyNot included

Other income sources and items

Employment (PAYE)Ready now
UK dividendsReady now
State Pension incomeReady now
Private pension incomesReady now
Partner income from a partnershipIn development
Foreign dividendsReady now
Foreign interestNot included
Private pension contributionsIn development
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 typeDesktop application Web browser
Compatible withMicrosoft Windows Mac OS Linux
Mobile AppAndroid Apple iOS
LanguageEnglish

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