# TaxDown review: what it offers and the alternatives

URL: https://melso.ai/en/blog/taxdown-review
Published: 2026-10-12 · Updated: 2026-10-12

A look at TaxDown with prices checked in October 2026: the Renta, plans for the self-employed, limits, renewal and a worked annual cost so you can decide with clear criteria.

## Is TaxDown worth it in 2026?

If you are looking for a **TaxDown review**, it may suit you for handing off a [Renta](/en/tramites/renta), Spain's annual income tax return; if you need someone to manage your business, compare its monthly service for the self-employed separately. [TaxDown offers both services, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios). Before you choose, confirm the price for your case, the tasks you will still do yourself and the renewal terms.

> [!RESUMEN]
> - Separate a one-off Renta from ongoing management of your business before you compare prices.
> - Confirm that your region, tax regime and transactions fall within the service you buy.
> - Work out the annual outlay and check the minimum term, renewal and any extras.
> - Use reviews to prepare specific questions, not as if a testimonial were a tax audit.

We checked the public pages on **12 October 2026**. This is a desk review: we did not sign up for the service or test its app. We keep apart what the company advertises, what users report and our own editorial view: none of it can predict the outcome of your return.

## What is TaxDown and what can you hire it for?

TaxDown offers plans to prepare and file the Renta and a monthly gestoría (tax and accounting firm) service for the self-employed. Its pricing page lets you choose between the full business service and a single tax return. You do not need monthly management if that is not what you are after. [TaxDown, prices, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

The difference matters when you read TaxDown reviews: someone who handed off a Renta cannot answer every question of a person who needs to record expenses and close their quarters. Before you choose an [online gestoría for the self-employed](/en/blog/online-gestoria-self-employed-spain), write down which tasks you do yourself and which you expect to hand off.

![A Renta is a job about one tax return; managing a business also means agreeing on documents, business tax obligations and follow-up through the year.](https://storage.googleapis.com/albert-489117-melso-blog-media/diagrams/en/taxdown-opiniones/1-compare-7d94062282.png?w=1600&h=1064&m=1&mw=1080&mh=1863 "First, define what you need to hire")

For the Renta, TaxDown advertises a free calculation and, on its paid plans, an expert review and filing with the Agencia Tributaria (AEAT, Spain's tax agency). The initial calculation is not the same as having paid for that filing. [TaxDown, prices, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

If you compare results, use the same data and check every difference. The [AEAT's Renta WEB help, accessed 12/10/2026](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/ayuda/consultas-informaticas/renta-ayuda-tecnica/obtener-borrador-renta-web-certificado.html) explains that some information may not be included in the draft and that you may have to add it. A more favourable result, on its own, does not tell you which return is correct.

## What do the reviews say and what can you conclude?

### The good: ease of use and support

The selected testimonials on [TaxDown's reviews page](https://taxdown.es/opiniones), accessed 12/10/2026, highlight how easy it is to enter data and the help from advisers. They are experiences published by the company itself; they show what those customers value, but they are not an independent sample.

When we checked [Trustpilot](https://es.trustpilot.com/review/taxdown.es) directly on 12/10/2026, it showed a score of **4.3 out of 5**, which also appears on [TaxDown's page](https://taxdown.es/opiniones), accessed the same day. It is a dated reputation reference, not a score we assigned and not a measure of tax accuracy.

### The criticism: turn it into questions before you pay

The reviews visible on Trustpilot include both thanks for the support and accounts of impersonal communication or trouble getting in touch. We have not checked those cases. The platform warns that it does not verify the specific claims in reviews. [Trustpilot, accessed 12/10/2026](https://es.trustpilot.com/review/taxdown.es).

TaxDown, for its part, separates basic support from extra help depending on the plan. That contractual difference can be checked, and it is worth asking about before you pay. [TaxDown, prices, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

The [OCU complaints page](https://www.ocu.org/reclamar/empresas/taxdown/64863256-CC2487D8F) (OCU is a Spanish consumer organisation), accessed 12/10/2026, explains that its score rates willingness to resolve consumer problems. It does not measure whether tax returns are correct. Nor can it give you an incident rate across all customers.

Look at what the reviewer bought, when it happened and how the company replied. A complaint with no visible resolution does not prove a breach; nor does an enthusiastic rating prove the service covers your situation. Terms mentioned in older reviews may have changed: check them against the current offer.

## How much does TaxDown cost and what does "from" mean?

### Prices for the Renta

These are the starting prices for a simple Renta published on the website. Each row links to the price list accessed on **12/10/2026**; the final price depends on your tax profile.

| Renta plan | Advertised price from | Published services | Who it may suit |
| --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| PRO | €35/year | Expert review and filing | You want to hand off a Renta with basic support. [Source, 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios) |
| LIVE | €45/year | Everything in PRO, chat or WhatsApp with advisers and priority replies | You want to ask questions along the way. [Source, 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios) |
| FULL | €65/year | Everything in LIVE, a personal adviser and review of previous returns | You need more support and have confirmed it covers your situation. [Source, 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios) |

Do not treat the lowest price as the quote for a self-employed Renta or one with investments. TaxDown asks you to state those circumstances and confirms the price before payment. [TaxDown, prices, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

### Is it free? Does it renew?

TaxDown says the calculation is free and needs no card; the expert review and filing come with the paid plans. It also explains that the Renta subscription renews automatically and that you can cancel the renewal on the website. [TaxDown, pricing FAQ, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

Watch the cycle: for sign-ups between 15 March and 31 December, the page places the renewal between February and March, before the next tax season. Do not assume "per year" always means a full twelve months from the day you sign up. [TaxDown, renewal, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

> [!IMPORTANTE]
> The Renta subscription renews automatically and the gestoría for the self-employed has a minimum term of three months: these are terms for different products, according to [TaxDown, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios). Keep the quote, the date of the next charge and, if you cancel the renewal, its confirmation.

## What does TaxDown offer the self-employed?

The dedicated page lists Standard at **€29.90/month plus VAT** (IVA, Spain's value added tax) and Premium at **€59.90/month plus VAT**. To know the total charge, do not stop at the headline price. [TaxDown, self-employed, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos).

On Standard, TaxDown advertises registration and deregistration as self-employed, filing of business taxes, a portal for income and expenses, invoicing and up to **30 expense scans a month**. Premium adds phone advice, digitisation and bookkeeping by an expert and up to **100 scans a month**. [TaxDown, plan details, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos).

The pricing page confirms that the **Renta is included in Standard**, and Premium includes everything above. It also advertises a personal adviser, priority WhatsApp and handling of Hacienda (tax authority) notices on Premium, along with a **minimum term of three months** for the gestoría. These are published terms, not response times we have measured. [TaxDown, prices, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

Its self-employed page excludes residents of the foral regions (the Basque Country and Navarre), the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, as well as self-employed people under the módulos (flat-rate) scheme. That limit belongs to this service: do not extend it to every Renta it sells. [TaxDown, exclusions, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos).

Ask in writing which returns are included, who records the invoices and how earlier periods will be handled. If you already have an adviser, agree who finishes the pending period: both professionals should know which part is theirs before you move your paperwork.

## Example: what would you pay for twelve months of gestoría?

Clara is a self-employed designer in Zaragoza who wants to hand off her taxes. This is an illustrative scenario, not a customer and not a savings case. After confirming her business is covered, she compares twelve monthly fees at the prices we checked, with no extras or price changes.

We use the fees from [TaxDown self-employed, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos), and **21%**, the standard rate in force in 2026 according to the [AEAT, accessed 12/10/2026](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/iva/calculo-iva-repercutido-clientes/tipos-impositivos-iva.html). We calculate a monthly billing scenario, rounding each bill to the cent.

1. **Standard fees:** €29.90 × 12 = **€358.80** a year.
2. **Monthly VAT in the example:** €29.90 × 21% = €6.279, which we round to **€6.28**.
3. **Monthly charge:** €29.90 + €6.28 = **€36.18**.
4. **Annual outlay:** €36.18 × 12 = **€434.16**, made up of €358.80 in fees and **€75.36** of VAT added month by month.

![Twelve fees of €29.90 add up to €358.80; the rounded monthly VAT adds up to €75.36. The outlay in the example is €434.16 a year.](https://storage.googleapis.com/albert-489117-melso-blog-media/diagrams/en/taxdown-opiniones/2-breakdown-4b8044c8db.png?w=1600&h=742&m=1&mw=1080&mh=1296 "Our own calculation with monthly rounding. Standard price accessed 12/10/2026; no extras or price changes.")

With Premium, the same method gives €59.90 × 21% = €12.579, rounded to **€12.58**; the charge would be **€72.48** a month. The base fees come from [TaxDown self-employed, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos). The totals below are our own calculations for the scenario:

| Example item | Standard | Premium |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| Monthly fees | €29.90 | €59.90 |
| Fees for twelve months | €358.80 | €718.80 |
| Monthly charge with the tax calculated | €36.18 | €72.48 |
| Outlay for twelve months | €434.16 | €869.76 |

The difference in outlay is **€435.60**. Clara has to decide whether bookkeeping by an expert and the extra support justify that difference, based on the [scope published by TaxDown, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos). We do not add another Renta: it is listed as included in the [gestoría price, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios).

The example adds up rounded monthly bills, without any possible tax effects; it is not a fixed annual offer. To compare another quote, repeat the calculation with the same period and the same tasks. Our guide to the [price of a gestoría for the self-employed](/blog/precio-gestoria-autonomos) helps you structure that review.

## Which option fits you and which alternatives to consider?

Start from the job you want done. The table points you to an option for each need, without giving quality scores; you can widen the criteria with our guide to choosing the [best online gestoría](/blog/mejor-gestoria-online).

We compare services that meet the same need, on features you can check, in line with [article 10 of Spain's Unfair Competition Act, accessed 12/10/2026](https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-1991-628#a10). The features mentioned are the published ones; we have not tested how they are delivered.

| Your main need | Option worth considering | Deciding check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hand off only a Renta | A TaxDown Renta plan | Confirm the price for your profile and the renewal. [Offer, 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios) |
| Manage your business and record documents yourself | TaxDown Standard | Check the portal tasks and the exclusions. [Scope, 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos) |
| Also hand off bookkeeping and have phone support | TaxDown Premium | Confirm how you hand over documents and who looks after you. [Scope, 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos) |
| Review and file your return yourself | Renta WEB | The AEAT explains how to add data and complete the draft. [Official help](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/ayuda/consultas-informaticas/renta-ayuda-tecnica/obtener-borrador-renta-web-certificado.html) |
| Unusual circumstances nobody will confirm in writing | An adviser with experience in that problem (editorial recommendation) | Ask for an assessment of the job, the deliverables and a quote; we do not recommend a specific provider here. |

**TaxDown may be the best choice for you** if you only want to hand off the Renta and its quote fits your situation: paying for ongoing management would add a service you are not looking for. Its [Renta offer, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/precios), lets you weigh that job on its own.

Premium is also worth considering if your priority is to hand off bookkeeping and get phone advice, features published on its [self-employed page, accessed 12/10/2026](https://taxdown.es/autonomos). A channel for sending documents, a chat for questions and a call with an adviser are not the same thing.

For ongoing management, also look at the [Declarando plans](https://declarando.es/precios) and the [Taxfix plans](https://taxfix.com/es-es/precios-gestoria-online/), both checked on 12/10/2026. You can widen the criteria with our [Declarando review](/en/blog/declarando-review) and our [Taxfix review](/blog/taxfix-opiniones) (in Spanish). Compare the exact job: final price, documents you must prepare, coverage and support.

### What to agree before you sign up

1. **Define the job.** Write down your business, region, pending periods and any special transactions; ask for the quote to answer that list.
2. **Confirm the price.** Ask for the final amount, the extras and the minimum term and renewal terms for the same period you are comparing.
3. **Split the tasks.** Make clear who receives and records each document, who reviews and who files the returns; note what work you will keep doing yourself.
4. **Agree on delivery.** Ask how you will receive the drafts and filing receipts, and who will answer questions about what was delivered.

![Define the job, confirm the price and renewal, split the tasks and agree how you will receive the returns and their receipts.](https://storage.googleapis.com/albert-489117-melso-blog-media/diagrams/en/taxdown-opiniones/3-steps-27a250c77c.png?w=1600&h=710&m=1&mw=1080&mh=1464 "What to settle before you sign up")

## Common mistakes when choosing by reviews

- **Comparing one Renta with a year of gestoría.** First decide whether you want one return done or your business handed off.
- **Choosing on the entry price.** Keep a quote that fits your circumstances and check how long it lasts.
- **Mistaking support for a solution.** Ask what help you will get for a specific problem and how it will be followed up.
- **Paying twice for the same job.** Check what your current contract covers before you buy a separate return.
- **Picking the result you like best.** If two drafts differ, ask for an explanation of the data and criteria used.
- **Forgetting the work you keep.** Handing over documents, reviewing the draft and follow-up deserve as much space in the comparison as the fee.

> [!MELSO]
> If the hard part is gathering scattered receipts and invoices, Melso lets you send them on WhatsApp and organises the documents you send. Before you sign up for its [tax service](/en/tramites/impuestos), confirm the scope for your business and tax profile.

## How Melso helps

Melso is your AI tax agent, with human professionals behind it: for the self-employed, Melso and its professionals prepare and review the [returns included](/en/tramites/impuestos) according to your business and tax profile, with the scope confirmed before you sign up.

You review and approve the exact draft in the app and, with the required authorisation, the professional files that version with the AEAT; the filing receipt proves it was filed, while a "yes" in the chat does not approve a return.

The [plans](/en/pricing) Pro (€59/month or €588/year) and Plus (€119/month or €1,188/year) include the [Renta](/en/tramites/renta); other annual and informative returns, payroll and tax authority notices are excluded unless confirmed in writing.

To have your case reviewed, [Get started](https://melso.ai) or [**Message us on WhatsApp**](https://wa.me/34711589564).

> This article is for information only and does not replace professional advice for your case. Last reviewed: 12 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does TaxDown charge to do your tax return?

For a simple Renta, TaxDown advertises PRO from €35/year, LIVE from €45/year and FULL from €65/year. These are starting prices: the final price depends on your tax situation and is confirmed before you pay. They are not the same as hiring someone to manage a self-employed activity every month. Source: official TaxDown prices (https://taxdown.es/precios), accessed 12/10/2026.

### Is TaxDown free?

TaxDown lets you calculate your Renta for free and says it does not ask for a card for that calculation. To have an expert review and file the return you need a paid plan. Before you start, be clear on the difference between knowing your result and paying someone to file the return. Source: TaxDown pricing page (https://taxdown.es/precios), accessed 12/10/2026.

### What is TaxDown and how does it work?

TaxDown offers digital tax services for the Renta (Spain's annual income tax return) and a gestoría (tax and accounting firm) subscription for the self-employed. For the Renta, its paid plans include the calculation, an expert review and filing with Hacienda. The right choice depends on your profile and how much support you want. Check exactly what you are buying before you pay. Source: official offer (https://taxdown.es/precios), accessed 12/10/2026.

### How much does TaxDown charge the self-employed?

TaxDown lists Standard at €29.90/month plus VAT (IVA, Spain's value added tax) and Premium at €59.90/month plus VAT (https://taxdown.es/autonomos). The standard VAT rate is 21% (https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/iva/calculo-iva-repercutido-clientes/tipos-impositivos-iva.html). Both sources were accessed 12/10/2026. Check coverage, tasks, exclusions and the minimum term: the published price does not replace a quote for your case.

### Do TaxDown's self-employed plans include the Renta?

TaxDown's pricing page says Standard includes the Renta and Premium adds services on top of Standard. So there is no reason to add a separate Renta to the annual cost of those plans. Ask for the contract to confirm which tax year and circumstances it covers for you. Source: official prices (https://taxdown.es/precios), accessed 12/10/2026.

### Does TaxDown have a minimum term or automatic renewal?

TaxDown publishes a minimum term of three months for its gestoría for the self-employed. For Renta subscriptions it describes automatic renewal and lets you cancel it on the website, keeping the plan until the end of the cycle. These are terms for different products: check the date of your next charge and keep the cancellation confirmation. Source: prices and FAQ (https://taxdown.es/precios), accessed 12/10/2026.

### Do TaxDown reviews prove it is reliable?

Reviews help you learn about other people's experiences, but they do not audit tax returns or show how your case will go. TaxDown publishes positive testimonials on its reviews page (https://taxdown.es/opiniones); Trustpilot (https://es.trustpilot.com/review/taxdown.es) has experiences both good and bad and states that it does not verify specific claims. Both pages were accessed 12/10/2026. Weigh the plan, the date and the problem described.

### Does TaxDown accept every kind of self-employed person?

TaxDown's self-employed page excludes residents of the foral regions (the Basque Country and Navarre), the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, as well as self-employed people taxed under the módulos (flat-rate) scheme. That limit belongs to the service described there; it does not mean its whole Renta offer has the same exclusions. If you fall into one of those groups, ask for explicit confirmation before signing up. Source: TaxDown self-employed (https://taxdown.es/autonomos), accessed 12/10/2026.

### Which TaxDown alternatives are worth comparing?

To manage your business, compare the plans of Declarando (https://declarando.es/precios) and Taxfix (https://taxfix.com/es-es/precios-gestoria-online/) for the same job, without assuming they cover the same things. Both pages were accessed 12/10/2026. If you would rather file the return yourself, the AEAT explains how to complete the draft in Renta WEB: https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/ayuda/consultas-informaticas/renta-ayuda-tecnica/obtener-borrador-renta-web-certificado.html (accessed 12/10/2026). Decide on coverage, who does which task and total cost.

## Sources

- [Plans, prices, renewal and minimum term](https://taxdown.es/precios), TaxDown, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Gestoría for the self-employed: Standard, Premium and exclusions](https://taxdown.es/autonomos), TaxDown, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Reviews and testimonials published by TaxDown](https://taxdown.es/opiniones), TaxDown, accessed 2026-10-12
- [TaxDown profile and user reviews](https://es.trustpilot.com/review/taxdown.es), Trustpilot, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Public complaints and scoring method](https://www.ocu.org/reclamar/empresas/taxdown/64863256-CC2487D8F), OCU, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Unfair Competition Act, article 10: comparative advertising](https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-1991-628#a10), BOE, accessed 2026-10-12
- [How to get the draft or return in Renta WEB with a certificate](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/ayuda/consultas-informaticas/renta-ayuda-tecnica/obtener-borrador-renta-web-certificado.html), AEAT, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Current VAT rates](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/iva/calculo-iva-repercutido-clientes/tipos-impositivos-iva.html), AEAT, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Declarando official plans and prices](https://declarando.es/precios), Declarando, accessed 2026-10-12
- [Taxfix online gestoría official plans and prices](https://taxfix.com/es-es/precios-gestoria-online/), Taxfix, accessed 2026-10-12