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Dext
Dext makes it easy to send your expense paperwork instantly to your accountant and ensures you never lose another receipt.
Last updated 30 Jul 2026 | First published 4 Mar 2021
By Helen Wood, CA 1 min read
Making Tax Digital
Introducing the easiest way to get paperwork to your accountant! Save hours of admin every week, and do more of what you love.
A YouGov survey showed that a quarter of business owners are spending over 10 hours a week on the financial administration of their business.
Dext makes it easy to send your expense paperwork instantly to your accountant and ensures you never lose another receipt.
How do I use Dext?
Dext is flexible to suit how you prefer to work. There are a number of different ways in which you can easily capture your expenses:
- Take a photo of your receipt on your smartphone using the Dext mobile app
- Forward any electronic receipts to your dedicated Dext email address
- Scan in paperwork straight to Dext for bulk processing
- Drag and drop from a desktop computer
- Automatically forward regular supplier invoices
Receipt Organiser
With a recent HM Revenue and Customs survey revealing that 65% of senior finance decision makers have lost paper VAT receipts, using Dext will help ensure you never lose another receipt or expense again, as well as making sure you are claiming for everything you are owed.
You can finally clear your home, office or any working space of messy paperwork knowing you’ve submitted everything to your accountant. Instead, enjoy access to secure cloud storage and accurate regular financial data about your business.
All your data in one place
Dext connects with QuickBooks and Xero to give you a full picture of your finances.
Pricing Offers
We have some very competitive pricing offers for Dext so you can enjoy all of the benefits this expense scanning facility has to offer allowing you to spend more time running your business or spending time with your family.
If you’d like to discuss any of the services we offer or the other software we use with our clients, then please feel free to call us today on 01621 855822 or use our simple online enquiry form.
Frequently Asked Questions
An allowable expense is an expense that is directly related to the running of your business. For example goods that you buy for resale, employees' payment, rent and bills for your business premises, interest payments for money you borrowed to finance your business.
Reputable cloud accounting and business software providers use enterprise-level security measures to protect your data. These typically include end-to-end encryption, automatic data backups, two-factor authentication, and compliance with UK data protection (GDPR) requirements. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recommends cloud-based solutions as generally more secure than storing records on a local computer, which can be vulnerable to hardware failure, theft, or ransomware. When choosing any cloud software, check that the provider is GDPR-compliant and stores data on UK or EU-based servers. A TaxAssist Accountant can advise on reputable, HMRC-recognised software options.
Software subscriptions used for business purposes are generally considered an allowable business expense, which means the cost can be deducted from your taxable income, reducing your tax bill. For sole traders, allowable expenses are deducted from self-employment income before calculating income tax. For limited companies, software costs are typically deducted from the company’s profits before corporation tax. Tax rules can be complex and depend on your individual circumstances. You should speak to a qualified accountant to confirm what expenses are allowable in your specific situation.
You need software that is recognised by HMRC as compatible with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. HMRC maintains an up-to-date list of compatible software products on GOV.UK, including a personalised software finder tool. Compatible software must be able to create and store digital records of your income and expenses, submit quarterly updates directly to HMRC, and support your end of year tax return submission. Bridging software is also available if you prefer to continue using spreadsheets. It connects your existing records to HMRC's systems. A TaxAssist Accountant can help you choose the right solution for your business.
Last updated 30 Jul 2026 | First published 4 Mar 2021
This article is intended to inform rather than advise and is based on legislation and practice at the time. Taxpayer’s circumstances do vary and if you feel that the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation. If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this article, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.
Helen Wood, CA
Helen is a qualified chartered accountant (CA) and joined TaxAssist in 2025 following three years as a freelance content writer for clients in the tax and accounting publishing sector. Prior to this, She spent 17 years at Big Four and Top 10 accountancy firms. Helen writes clear and helpful articles on tax and accounting for businesses and individuals.
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