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ABC SA100 vs Ftax for Individuals
Both stand on tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ABC SA100 focuses on UK-style individual and partnership tax-return licensing across desktop platforms and the web. Its plan structure is clearest for buyers who know their number of individuals and licence type.
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Ftax for Individuals combines guided UK return forms, import options, checking and online HMRC submission. Check the return type and exclusions before choosing between the SA100 and SA900 plans.
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| ABC SA100 | Ftax for Individuals | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows, Mac, Linux | iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | ABC SA100 Individual Tax Return 2026: £16 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | ABC SA100 | Not published |
| Website | abcsa.co.uk | ftax.co.uk |
| On tax software | #119 of 149 | #115 of 149 |
ABC SA100: what it does well
- Supports self-employment income
- Handles investment and rental income
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Web access supports mobile use
- Offers two-person and partnership bundles
What to know first
- No free plan
- State filing is not supported
- Listed prices are plus VAT
- Plans are tied to one tax year
Ftax for Individuals: what it does well
- Calculates tax liability and explains the calculation
- Highlights form errors and omissions in yellow
- Supports new and amended HMRC submissions
- Archives submission data automatically
- Available on web, Windows, macOS and iOS
What to know first
- No free plan
- Does not support self-employment income
- Does not support rental income
- SA100 excludes UK Property sections
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