Your self-employment tax return, sorted by AI.
BetterCallSam is Making Tax Digital software built for UK sole traders. Upload your spreadsheet, chat with Sam, and submit directly to HMRC — in minutes, not hours.
MTD ITSA compliant · 256-bit encryption · GDPR compliant
Making Tax Digital shouldn't be this hard.
Accountants cost too much
Most sole traders pay £200–500+ per year just for basic self-assessment. That's money better spent on your business.
Other software is too complex
Full accounting suites like FreeAgent (£228/yr) or Xero are built for businesses with employees, invoicing, and VAT. You just need to file your quarterly returns.
Doing it manually is risky
Spreadsheets, paper receipts, and manual HMRC submissions. One mistake and you're facing penalties. MTD requires a digital link — copy-paste doesn't count.
Three steps. That's it.
Connect to HMRC
Sign in with your Government Gateway account. BetterCallSam connects securely via HMRC's official MTD API. Takes 30 seconds.
Upload your spreadsheet
Drag and drop your Excel, CSV, or bank export into the chat. Sam categorises your income and expenses automatically using AI.
Review and submit
Check Sam's categorisation, make any adjustments, and submit directly to HMRC. Digital link maintained. Fully MTD compliant.
Built for sole traders. Just sole traders.
BetterCallSam does one thing brilliantly — Making Tax Digital for self-employed sole traders with a single business.
| Your situation | Supported? |
|---|---|
| Sole trader / freelancer, 1 business, not VAT registered | Yes |
| Sole trader + property income (landlord) | No |
| Sole trader, VAT registered | No |
| Landlord only (property income) | No |
| Ltd company / Partnership / Employee (PAYE) | No |
Not sure? Chat with Sam for free — he'll let you know if BetterCallSam is right for your situation.
Everything a sole trader needs. Nothing you don't.
Simple, focused tools for Making Tax Digital compliance.
Chat with Sam
Ask tax questions in plain English. Sam knows MTD rules, allowable expenses, and HMRC deadlines.
AI-powered categorisation
Upload your spreadsheet and Sam automatically sorts income and expenses into HMRC categories.
Direct HMRC submission
Submit quarterly returns and your final declaration straight to HMRC. No copy-paste, no manual forms.
Obligation tracking
See all your MTD deadlines at a glance. Never miss a quarterly submission date.
Business Summary AssessmentPro
Review your BSAS, check calculations, and submit adjustments — all through Sam.
Loss managementPro
Carry forward losses and manage claims across tax years.
Your MTD tax return, sorted in minutes. Not months.
Free to start. Upgrade when you're ready.
Starter
- Connect HMRC account
- View obligations & deadlines
- Chat with Sam (AI tax assistant)
- Upload & categorise transactions
- 1 free quarterly submission
- Dashboard & submission history
Pro
- Everything in Starter
- Unlimited quarterly submissions
- Final declaration (year-end)
- Business Summary Assessment
- Loss management & claims
- Annual submission management
- Post-finalisation amendments
- Priority support
That's less than £1 per week. An accountant would charge 10x more.
GoSimpleTax: £60/yr · FreeAgent: £228/yr · Accountant: £200–500+ · BetterCallSam Pro: £49/yr
Trusted by UK sole traders
“I used to pay my accountant £350 a year for something that takes Sam ten minutes.”
— Freelance designer, London
“Finally, MTD software that doesn't feel like accounting software.”
— Self-employed plumber, Manchester
“Uploaded my bank CSV, Sam sorted everything, submitted in one click. Done.”
— Delivery driver, Birmingham
Questions? Sam's got answers.
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