Be ready at tax time with easy tax preparation software

Handling your taxes is a breeze with Xero. Its intuitive design helps you quickly get the hang of the tools, from automating your calculations and recording your business expenses, to easy collaboration with your tax advisor online.

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Xero features that simplify your business’s finances

Xero offers a range of intuitive tools designed to streamline your financial admin. Manage your business with ease - wherever you are.

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    Easier tax compliance

    Keep accurate financial records in a single place and file your tax returns online.

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    24-hour customer support

    Get expert advice from Xero’s support team whenever you need it, and find a range of guides and articles too.

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    Automated admin

    Let Xero do the hard work for you with its automatic calculations and clever, user-friendly features.

I find Xero’s interface really user friendly

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What makes Xero the easiest tax preparation software?

Xero is for small businesses who want to fast track their admin and get back to doing what they love. Our tools talk to one another so you can record a business expense and instantly see this change in your cash flow, for example. That means accurate numbers and simpler processes.

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    Access Xero on your desktop or mobile device
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    Give your employees logins for the same Xero account
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    Get reports on your latest data to see how business is doing
Here’s how Xero stacks up against other software
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Apps to customize your tax preparation software

Find the right app for your business with Xero’s app marketplace. Choose from over 1000, all Xero-certified and user-rated, so you can select with confidence. These apps integrate with Xero, streamlining operations and helping you meet your business’s unique needs.

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    Apps work seamlessly with Xero, bringing all your operations together
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    Over 1000 apps, so there’s one for your needs
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    All apps are Xero certified and user rated, so choose with confidence
Explore the Xero App Store
Find the best apps for you and your business

FAQs on Xero's cloud accounting software

Not at all. Xero is designed with beginners in mind, so all its tools and features are easy to use. And if you have trouble, check out the range of online guides, ‘how to’ articles, and videos, or contact the 24-hour customer support team.

Not at all. Xero is designed with beginners in mind, so all its tools and features are easy to use. And if you have trouble, check out the range of online guides, ‘how to’ articles, and videos, or contact the 24-hour customer support team.

Absolutely. Xero’s reporting and analytics tools help you easily prepare your tax returns. All your data is in one central location, ready for the financial year-end.

See the IRS’s tax information for businesses

Absolutely. Xero’s reporting and analytics tools help you easily prepare your tax returns. All your data is in one central location, ready for the financial year-end.

See the IRS’s tax information for businesses

Yes. Xero integrates with Gusto – one of the best payroll solutions for small businesses. It allows you to calculate pay and deductions, and automates your payroll.

See how Xero works with Gusto for your payroll

Yes. Xero integrates with Gusto – one of the best payroll solutions for small businesses. It allows you to calculate pay and deductions, and automates your payroll.

See how Xero works with Gusto for your payroll

It depends on your business. Chances are you’ll want automated invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and multi-user accessibility. And whatever your business, go for software in the cloud so you can log in anytime, from anywhere.

It depends on your business. Chances are you’ll want automated invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and multi-user accessibility. And whatever your business, go for software in the cloud so you can log in anytime, from anywhere.

Yes! The Xero Accounting app for iOS and Android lets you manage invoicing, track cash flow, record expenses, and reconcile transactions on the go. The app is free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Learn more about the Xero Accounting app

Yes! The Xero Accounting app for iOS and Android lets you manage invoicing, track cash flow, record expenses, and reconcile transactions on the go. The app is free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Learn more about the Xero Accounting app

Plans to suit your business

All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.

Early

Usually $20

Now $2

USD per month

Save $54 over 3 months

Growing

Usually $47

Now $4.70

USD per month

Save $126.90 over 3 months

Established

Usually $80

Now $8

USD per month

Save $216 over 3 months

Start using Xero for free

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

Manage your finances easily with Xero

Xero offers powerful tools to manage your business finances and stay on top of your numbers. Explore Xero’s features to learn more.