Coconut is designed for sole traders, landlords, and freelancers who need a simple way to stay on top of their tax and meet Making Tax Digital requirements without spreadsheets or complicated accounting software.

The Times Reader Offer

Making Tax Digital made simple with Coconut

Q: Do I need accounting experience?

No, Coconut is designed for everyone. No accounting experience is needed.

Q: Is this HMRC compliant?

Yes, Coconut is recognised Making Tax Digital software.

Q: How do I claim this offer?

Just sign up to Coconut through this page and your offer will be applied automatically. If you're among the first 200 subscribers, you'll get 12 months free straight away. If those spots are already taken, we'll email you a 50% discount code so you can still access the offer. No codes or extra steps are needed at sign-up.

Q: Is Coconut compliant with Making Tax Digital?

Yes. Coconut is designed to support Making Tax Digital requirements, helping you keep digital records and submit updates throughout the year.

Q: What happens after the free 12 months?

You'll be shown the standard pricing at renewal, with no obligation to continue if you don't want to.

Q: What if I miss the first 200 free places?

You'll still receive a 50% discount code by email so you can access the offer at a reduced price for your first 12 months.

Coconut helps landlords and sole traders stay on top of income, expenses, and tax in one place, without spreadsheets or accounting jargon.

Everything you need to stay ready for Making Tax Digital.

Get Coconut free for 12 months (first 500 subscribers), then 50% off for readers of The Times.

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Whats the deal?

We’ve partnered with The Times to give readers exclusive access to Coconut, Making Tax Digital software designed for landlords, sole traders, and freelancers.

This offer is available to all readers - free access is given to the first 500 Coconut sign-ups, with a 50% off discount option available after that.

Here's how it works:

1. Sign up to Coconut

Get started with Coconut – your making tax digital ready software for landlords and sole traders.

2. Enjoy 12 months free (first 500 users)

Your discount is automatically applied shortly after sign-up, no code needed

3. Missed the free 500? You’ll still get 50% off

We’ll email you a discount code so you can get 50% off.

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What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

HMRC is changing how millions of people report their income - here’s what’s changing and what it means for you.

What actually is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Instead of doing one paper return at the end of the year, you’ll use software to send updates every few months. It’s all about making tax simpler and more accurate.

Who does it affect?

If you're a sole trader, landlord or CIS subcontractor earning over £50,000, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will apply to you from April 2026. If you earn less than that, it will apply to you in the following years - meaning it’s a good idea to get ready early so the switch is smooth when your time comes.

What is changing?

You’ll need to submit via compatible software.

You’ll also keep digital records of your income and expenses, and submit updates every quarter, not just once a year.

With Coconut, you’re already sorted

Why choose Coconut?

Coconut is built to make Making Tax Digital simple for sole traders and landlords. Everything is designed to help you stay organised, compliant, and in control of your finances throughout the year.

Connect your bank automatically

Automatically pull in income and expenses so your records stay up to date without manual entry.

Stay ready for Making Tax Digital

All your income, expenses, and records are organised in one place for MTD reporting.

Submit updates to HMRC

Send your tax updates throughout the year directly to HMRC, without spreadsheets or extra admin.

Capture receipts and see your tax in real time

Snap receipts in seconds and always know what you owe as your income and expenses update automatically.

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Got questions?

Do I need accounting experience?

Is this HMRC compliant?

How do I claim this offer?

Who is Coconut for?

Is Coconut compliant with Making Tax Digital?

What happens after the free 12 months?

What if I miss the first 200 free places?

Making Tax Digital made simple with Coconut

Whats the deal?

1.

Sign up to Coconut

2.

Enjoy 12 months free (first 500 users)

3.

Missed the free 500? You’ll still get 50% off

What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?