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iFiler
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Our notes
iFiler is web-based bridging software for submitting VAT returns and MTD for Income Tax in-year (quarterly) updates from figures you already keep, for sole traders, landlords and accountants. It advertises free filing.
Pros
- Advertises 'Free VAT and Income Tax filing'
- Spreadsheet-friendly; no accounting software needed
- Covers both MTD for VAT and in-year MTD for Income Tax updates
Cons
- Website says in-year updates 'are not the same as the end-of-year or final tax submission' and does not say iFiler files the final declaration
- No pricing page; spreadsheet formats not specified
Price
Prices can change without notice, so confirm with the provider before you buy. Spotted an error? Email us.
- Cheapest MTD-capable plan
- Free
- Per month
- Free
- Per year
- Free
- VAT
- n/a
- Notes
- Blog post says the platform is 'entirely free' with no 'subscription fees or hidden costs'. No pricing page found.
Really free?
- Quarterly updates free
- yes ('iFiler's free MTD ITSA quarterly updates')
- Tax return (final declaration) free
- unknown (final declaration not mentioned as a feature)
- Limits
- None stated
- Bank account condition
- None stated
- Time limit
- None stated
Landlords and spreadsheets
- Excel bridging
- unknown (spreadsheets mentioned; format not stated)
- Google Sheets bridging
- unknown (not mentioned)
- CSV import
- unknown (not mentioned)
- Bridging notes
- 'Use information from your existing spreadsheets'; 'Organise or upload your figures'. File formats are not specified.
Checked 18 Oct 2026. Sources:ifiler.co.uk, ifiler.co.uk, ifiler.co.uk
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 version | Not included |
|---|---|
| Agent software | Ready now |
| Individual software | Ready now |
| Software that creates digital records | Not included |
| Bridging software that connects to records | Ready 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 VAT | Ready now |
| HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback) | Not included |
Business income
| Sole trader | Ready now |
|---|---|
| UK property | Ready now |
| Foreign property | Ready now |
Other income sources and items
| Employment (PAYE) | In development |
|---|---|
| UK dividends | In development |
| State Pension income | In development |
| Private pension incomes | In development |
| Partner income from a partnership | In development |
| Foreign dividends | In development |
| Foreign interest | In development |
| Private pension contributions | In development |
| Construction Industry Scheme | In development |
| Charitable giving | In development |
| Capital Gains | In development |
| Student Loan | In development |
| Marriage Allowance | In development |
| Voluntary Class 2 National Insurance | In development |
| High Income Child Benefit Charge | In development |
| UK interest | In development |
Accessibility
| Blindness or impaired vision | Not included |
|---|---|
| Deafness or impaired hearing | Not included |
| Motor or physical difficulties | Not included |
| Cognitive impairments | Not included |
Platform
| Software type | Web browser |
|---|---|
| Compatible with | Microsoft Windows Mac OS Linux |
| Language | English |