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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of GoSimpleTax

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PA

Paul A.  
Foster Carer  
Individual & Family Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Brilliant"

April 15, 2019

5.0

First class and very quick

Pros

The software is so straightforward and very simple to use

Cons

Nothing the system is really good with no cons

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

May 1, 2019

Hi Paul, Thanks for leaving a review! The team here at GoSimpleTax is thrilled to hear your feedback, we're glad you enjoyed using our software. Kind regards, GoSimpleTax.

MT

Mark T.  
General Manager  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Very easy to use"

January 16, 2020

5.0

Paying my UK taxes for the first time. First year having income from my own property. So easy to use.

Pros

such a simple software to use. I like it a lot.

Cons

I cannot think of any for the time being.

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

February 3, 2020

Hi Mark, Thank you for leaving us a review. It's great to hear you like our software. Thanks, GoSimpleTax Team.

LS

Lee S.  
  
  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Great Software"

August 22, 2015

5.0

This software is ideal - very easy to use and very good value for money. I use this to record all my Herbalife sales and expenses, it is fast, and secure. Highly recommended for Sole Traders & Small businesses.

Pros

Price Ease of use Trial available

Cons

None - Cannot find any faults with this software

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LM

Loi M.  
Dental Hygienist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "QUICK & EASY TO USE!"

January 26, 2019

5.0

First time using a tax software to complete my tax returns. Before I had completed the forms with the guidance sheets from HMRC and it was confusing and time consuming! GoSimpleTax was uncomplicated and easy to follow questions and helpful guidance points. I would full recommend to any beginners who want a quick, easy, efficient way of filing your tax returns!

Pros

Extremely easy to follow with simple to read questions without all the jargon Layout was easy to follow

Cons

Nothing! The software met expectations without any hiccups

Review Source

MC

Mike C.  
production director  
Media Production  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "really straightforward"

June 18, 2019

5.0

I'm keen not to pay an accountant to do a job that I can do myself.

Pros

the user experience was much better than HMRC.

Cons

A couple of terms needed further explanation.

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

October 14, 2019

Hi Mike, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We're glad you enjoyed using GoSimpleTax. Kind regards, GoSimpleTax Team.

RC

Richard C.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Arithmo accounting package"

March 23, 2011

5.0

An easy to use package ideally suited to small businesses.

Pros

Easy to use and understand. The reports make it quick and easy to see how the business is doing. Being an on-line package means no backups or updates to worry about.

Cons

Nothing really.

Review Source

MB

Martin B.  
n/a  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SimpleTax Review"

October 29, 2019

5.0

Excellent

Pros

I found Go Simple Tax to be more straightforward than I expected.

Cons

This is the first time I have used the software and so nothing to date.

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

December 13, 2019

Hi Martin, Thanks for leaving us a great review. Kind regards, GoSimpleTax Team.

BB

Benjamin B.  
Clergy  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Cheaper process"

October 8, 2019

5.0

Pros

Easy to use and fill in.The forms are easy to navigate.

Cons

I did have to look up other pages to know what can go into certain areas.

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

October 11, 2019

Hi Benjamin, Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review! Kind regards, GoSimpleTax Team.

MV

Michael V.  
landscape architect  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Excellent Help for Self-employed people with simple accounting needs"

October 19, 2018

4.0

So far it has helped me reduce my accountancy costs in a bad year for turnover. Not had a reaction from hmrc yet so I reserve judgement overall

Pros

Simplicity of use Easy to work out what to put where

Cons

I thought that more support information was required. Some sort of page navigation that is clear,(A page index?)required.

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

October 25, 2018

Many thanks for your feedback. We have passed on your comments to the dev and support teams for consideration. Kind regards GoSimpleTax Support

ED

Elaine D.  
Partner of baby class franchise  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "First time tax return"

April 17, 2020

5.0

Very simple to use.

Pros

Very simple to use. First time tax return for partnership and was simple to go back and amend etc.

Cons

I wish the questions were numbered the same on your form as those on the hmrc version.

Review Source

MN

Malcolm N.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "We are a small farming business but our income comes mainly from a busy self catering poperty"

March 24, 2011

5.0

As somebody in my early seventies who has picked up how to use a computer as I go along I find this package indispensable. I did need some help to get accustomed to the system, not surprising in the circumstances.

Pros

Simplicity

Cons

Nothing

Review Source

DW

David W.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Arithmo Online? Excellent!"

April 10, 2011

5.0

Very good package, easy to use.

Pros

Knowing that the information I put in is in the format my accountancy firm can use.

Cons

Find the Calendar irritating (it reverts to today's date all the time).

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SK

Simon K.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Arithmo Online Accounting Solution"

April 25, 2011

5.0

Good features and easy to use.

Pros

Almost everything.

Cons

If I was being hyper-critical I suppose I would say the GUI could be a bit prettier. Nevertheless, it is well laid out and intuitive.

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DT

Dean T.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Arithmo Accounting Software"

January 4, 2011

4.0

Excellent, I have not found a problem with the software and it fulfills all of my current accounting needs.

Pros

Flexible Easy to use Backs up data Prompts regular data entry

Cons

Nothing

Review Source

DA

David A.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "TED Accounts Online"

May 21, 2011

4.0

Good system to help do just enough to manage my driving instruction business.

Pros

Online, when I can find a few minutes.

Cons

I need to be connected to internet - must be at home.

Review Source

oO

oluwatobi O.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Great Software"

April 15, 2017

5.0

Arithmo is very easy to use and very good value for money. I use this to record all record our pettie expenses, it is fast, and secure. Highly recommended for Small businesses.

Pros

Ease of use

Cons

None

Review Source

GA

Gerardus A.  
Country Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy to use and fast"

February 2, 2019

5.0

Pros

The ability to easily select the relevant tax fields and the clear cost structure

Cons

The price is a bit high for an automated service

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

May 28, 2019

Hi Adema, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you thought our software was easy to use :) Thanks, GoSimpleTax Team.

LS

Liam S.  
Landloard  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "First time user - now for life!"

January 25, 2019

5.0

As a UK landlord living abroad, this made submitting my tax return simple and stress free. Would recommend to anyone!

Pros

Very easy to use, everything laid out for you. Takes the stress out of tax returns!

Cons

Nothing really. I have no complaints right now.

Review Source

LS

Louise S.  
Specialist nurse/swim school owner  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy to use"

February 1, 2019

5.0

Good

Pros

Usability very easy to complete. Worked out all the figures for me

Cons

Expensive when we only run a small business

Review Source

Response from GoSimpleTax

May 28, 2019

HI Louise, Thanks for leaving us a review. We're glad our software was easy to use! Thanks, GoSimpleTax Team.

sC

sarah C.  
counsellor  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "easy to use - for novices!"

January 25, 2019

5.0

very simple to you - for a complete novice!

Pros

very prompt rely from support team when i ran into problems

Cons

everything was great - one little bug. Quickly sorted

Review Source

SR

Siddesh R.  
Manufacturing Engineer  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Nice Tool"

March 19, 2018

4.0

Pros

It is a nice and efficient also easy to operate and even a less educated can handle and use it and support is good.

Cons

This is very slow and has very less features. When I looked at FAQ's it was not much useful and instead confusing.

Review Source

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