🇳🇿 NZ-made for sole traders
Take control of your taxes
For the self employed, sole traders and side hustlers, Solo is the tax and accounting app that saves you time and puts more money back in your pocket.
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Life is better when you’re on top of your taxes. With Solo, claiming expenses, filing returns and paying taxes are no longer the stuff of nightmares. Solo is simple, clear and even a little bit magical – it’s like having a tiny accountant in your pocket.
All-in-one accounting
The only app that calculates your tax returns and shows you how much income tax, GST and ACC you owe right now.
Made for New Zealanders
We’ve designed Solo specifically for New Zealand sole-traders so it’s got everything you need and nothing you don’t.
Simple to get started
The simplest tax and accounting software ever created – yes really. Solo is quick to set up and easy to master.
Know what tax you owe at any moment
With Solo’s real-time tax calculations you’re always prepared – no more guesswork, no more unexpected tax bills. Budget with confidence and pay only what you owe.
Track income and expenses with ease
Track income and expenses directly from your bank transactions. Solo gives you tips about which expenses to claim and does all the math so you can sit back and watch the savings roll in.
Effortlessly stay on top of tax returns
Tax returns are now easier than ever. Solo is the only accounting app that calculates your income tax return and provides all the figures you need to simply copy & paste into your online return.
Create professional invoices in seconds
Create and send professional online invoices and quotes quickly and easily. Upload a logo, save customer details and track unpaid invoices. With Solo you can quote and invoice like a pro.
Grow your business with powerful insights
Keep on top of your finances with simple reports. Gain insights into your income and expenses at any moment and track how your business is performing.
More freedom
Self-employment is about having more control over your life, not worrying about tax. Take the stress and uncertainty out of taxes and spend more time doing what you love.
Make a living your way
Whether you’re a freelancer, contractor or rental property owner – running a side hustle or building an empire. We’re here to help you succeed.
Freelancers
Create professional invoices, simplify your taxes and take your freelance business to the next level.
Contractors
Effortlessly track your contract income, claim expenses and file GST and income tax returns. Save time and money.
Rental property owners
Long-term tenants or a spare room on AirBnb, Solo has you covered. Track rental income and expenses with ease.
Small businesses
Streamline your small business tax and accounting. Create invoices, calculate taxes and file returns with ease.
Side hustlers
Streamline your PAYE and self-employed income so you can earn without limits and without worrying about tax.
Retailers
Sell online or offline, clothing lines to fine wines. Simplify your retail income, expenses and taxes with Solo.
Everything you need
Created for kiwi sole traders, Solo has everything you need and nothing you don’t.
Connect your bank
All your bank transactions automatically appear in Solo. Connect as many banks or accounts as you need.
Sync taxed income from IRD
Sync salary, wages, schedular payments, bank interest or benefits directly from IRD. No data entry needed.
Rental income & expenses
Long-term tenants or a spare room on AirBnb, Solo has you covered. Track rental income and expenses with ease.
Export your data
You have full control of your data. Export your data at any time; for safe keeping or to share with an accountant.
Asset depreciation
Easily claim money back on your big purchases by automatically depreciating your fixed assets.
In-app chat support
We’re here to help. If you have questions or get stuck you can easily contact us via in-app chat support.
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Common questions
Yes, you can use Solo with or without an accountant. Solo has been created from the ground up for beginners with no accounting knowledge to confidently manage their taxes, regardless of if they have an accountant. We’ve also made it easy to share your Solo account with an accountant for additional support.
Solo is designed primarily for sole traders rather than companies. However, many people still use Solo to manage the accounting and tax of their registered limited company.
If you use Solo for your company there are a few limitations to be aware of. Such as, the income tax calculation in Solo is based on the personal income tax brackets rather than the company tax rate.
You don’t need to open or change bank accounts to use Solo. You can link your existing bank account/s and it doesn’t matter if you prefer to have a seperate business account, or have all your business and personal transactions mixed together.
You can connect as many banks and accounts as you need. Alternatively, you can also manually enter transactions into Solo or upload a transaction file from your bank.
Nope, the Solo subscription fee is all you’ll ever pay. There are no additional costs associated with using Solo. Regardless of how much you earn.
Solo was launched in early 2021 and has been continually improving ever since. We’re profitable, growing quickly and backed by a talented and dedicated local team who love what we do. You can read more about the early days of Solo on our blog.
Our approach to pricing is simple. We don’t raise prices on existing customers. That’s right, you will always be charged the price that you sign up at.
Solo doesn’t handle your money at any stage. Solo calculates your taxes, tax returns and shows you how much tax to put aside, but does not take the tax out of your income or make payments to IRD on your behalf.
You’re always in full control of money. So your tax money is always available if you need it in an emergency. You also have the option to earn bank interest on your tax until it become due, or park it on your mortgage account.
The best time to take control of your taxes is always now. You can start using Solo at any time during the financial year and Solo can also calculate tax for previous financial years.
We pride ourselves on providing unbeatable expert support from real and local humans. You can get in touch with us via Solo’s in-app chat or send us an email. We also provide phone or video calls on request to help you get set up.
Our support centre has a wide range of in-depth and practical help articles and videos covering every aspect of Solo. And if you’re new to self-employment, check out our popular beginners guide to self-employment on our blog.
Go Solo today
From expenses to tax returns and more, you’ll discover the effortless way to stay on top of it all.
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