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FastDox vs TaxCalc
Both stand on client onboarding 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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Choose 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
| FastDox | TaxCalc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | TaxCalc |
| Website | fastdoxlegal.co.uk | taxcalc.com |
| On client onboarding software | #13 of 17 | #9 of 17 |
FastDox: what it does well
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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