TaxRoot vs Taxfix
Taxfix (the UK brand formerly known as TaxScouts) dominates UK Self Assessment search with 7,000+ Trustpilot reviews. They specialise in SA filings and have a strong mobile-first flow, but they're a narrower proposition — you won't get company accounts, CT600, or ongoing bookkeeping from them.
Feature by feature
The full breakdown.
Real scenario
Sole trader now, Ltd company next year — £45k turnover
You're filing Self Assessment this year, planning to incorporate in spring, and will be pulled into MTD for Income Tax when the £30k threshold bites in April 2027. You need one provider you won't outgrow.
Why founders pick TaxRoot
4 reasons TaxRoot is the better choice for most UK founders.
More included at our standard price
TaxRoot Self Assessment is £134 all-in with HMRC correspondence handling, accountant review and our Penalty-Free Filing Guarantee. Taxfix's comparable Plus tier (with HMRC letter and investigation support) is £169. Their £119 Essentials is basic filing only — no HMRC protection.
One provider across your whole life
You hit a ceiling with Taxfix when you incorporate. TaxRoot covers you from Self Assessment through company formation, CT600, MTD, VAT and bookkeeping — one agent, one login, one compliance view.
HMRC Authorised Agent direct filing
TaxRoot submits directly via our Agent Services Account. Same official pipeline, no third-party software layer.
Named UK accountant, not a pool
You get the same UK accountant back next year — they already know your case. Taxfix assigns from a pool per return.
Where Taxfix genuinely wins
An honest acknowledgement.
No product is perfect. Here’s what Taxfix does well — if this matches your needs, they may be the right fit.
Which one is right for you?
A quick decision helper.
Choose TaxRoot if…
- You want HMRC correspondence handling included as standard (Taxfix only includes it from £169)
- You run a Ltd or plan to incorporate one — Taxfix can't help with that
- You're self-employed and will need MTD for Income Tax from April 2026
- You want one accountant across SA, CT, VAT, and MTD — not separate providers
- You want a Penalty-Free Filing Guarantee
Choose Taxfix if…
- You only need a one-off Self Assessment and will never incorporate a company
- Mobile-first filing is a hard requirement for you
- Your return is simple and the £119 Essentials tier (basic filing, no HMRC support) is enough
Still comparing?
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