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Complete Tax Solutions vs TaxCalc
Both stand on corporate tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Complete Tax Solutions offers distinct tools for tax reporting, returns, cloud tax management, Pillar Two work, and data analytics. Buyers should ask the CTS team about pricing and which deployment choices apply to their selected products.
Visit Complete Tax SolutionsChoose TaxCalc if you need UK tax returns or statutory accounts, with direct filing and practice tools across Linux, macOS and Windows. Individuals can start with Self Assessment software from £42, while practices can choose client and accounts plans. Look elsewhere if you need state filing or mobile access beyond the web.
Visit TaxCalcThe facts
| Complete Tax Solutions | TaxCalc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | TaxCalc |
| Website | sw-au.com | taxcalc.com |
| On corporate tax software | #10 of 25 | #6 of 25 |
Complete Tax Solutions: what it does well
- Automates corporate tax calculations and disclosure notes.
- Supports manual or electronic tax return lodgement.
- Excel workpaper integration includes automatic linking.
- Training and a qualified-tax-professional helpline cost no extra.
What to know first
- Pricing is available by enquiry.
- Some deployment options vary by product.
- The listed corporate tax workflow is built within Microsoft Excel.
TaxCalc: what it does well
- Prepares personal, partnership, trust and company tax returns.
- SimpleStep guides Self Assessment completion, with HMRC-style forms as an option.
- Real-time calculations and a pre-submission Check & Finish review.
- Accounts Production connects with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent for trial balances.
- Tax products submit to HMRC; Accounts Production files with Companies House.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- State filing is not supported.
- Mobile access is web-only.
- Integrations differ across products.
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