The Builder's Verdict

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Accounting & MTD

Accounting software for UK trades, compared on Making Tax Digital, CIS300 filing and subcontractor workflows as well as general bookkeeping.

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Best accounting and MTD software for UK trades (2026)

Xero, FreeAgent, Sage and QuickBooks compared for UK trades: MTD for VAT, MTD for Income Tax, CIS deductions and direct CIS300 filing.

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How these verdicts were reached

Published work in this category is currently desk-assessed from verified UK pricing and official documentation, with limits clearly labelled. Individual verdicts and numeric scores arrive only when the evidence supports them. Read the methodology →