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Etax vs Gbooks
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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Etax combines online filing with accountant support, ATO electronic lodgement, and audit assistance across web and mobile platforms. It is a paid service with no listed plan prices, so prospective customers must check the applicable charge.
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Gbooks brings tax, accounts production, client bookkeeping, and practice management into one web service for accountancy firms. Its plans are paid annually, starting at £125 per year excluding VAT, with a 30-day trial available.
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| Etax | Gbooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Partnership tax — 10 Tax Returns: £125 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Maker | Etax | Gbooks |
| Website | etax.com.au | gbooks.co.uk |
| On tax software | #110 of 149 | #114 of 149 |
Etax: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Supports self-employment tax situations
- Handles investment and rental income
- Includes accountant checking and support
- Offers audit support and electronic ATO lodgement
What to know first
- No free plan
- Services focus on Australian tax returns
Gbooks: what it does well
- Handles SA100 and SA800 tax returns
- Produces iXBRL company accounts
- Clienthub supports invoices and VAT returns
- Includes practice workflow and debtor tools
- Daily backups to a second secure data centre
What to know first
- No free plan
- Licenses allow one user
- Additional users cost 20% each
- Some tools require Practice Plus