TaxCalc Alternative: Affordable CT600 Filing with TinyTax
Looking for an alternative to TaxCalc? If you're a micro-entity, TinyTax offers affordable CT600 and company accounts filing at a fraction of the cost.
Why Look for a TaxCalc Alternative?
Common reasons people search for TaxCalc alternatives:
- Cost - Annual subscription can be expensive for one return
- Complexity - More features than needed for simple companies
- Updates - Keeping software up to date
- Support - Need simpler, guided process
TinyTax: The Affordable Alternative
TinyTax offers affordable CT600 and company accounts filing for micro-entities, with annual subscriptions starting from just £20/year.
What's Included
| Feature | TinyTax (Micro-entities) |
|---|---|
| CT600 filing | ✅ Included |
| iXBRL accounts | ✅ Included |
| HMRC submission | ✅ Included |
| Companies House submission | ✅ Included |
| Period splitting (>12 months) | ✅ Included |
| Prior year data fetch | ✅ Included |
| Unlimited amendments | ✅ Included |
Simple, Transparent Pricing
With TinyTax:
- Annual subscription from £20/year
- No per-filing charges
- No credit card required to start
- Unlimited filings included
Comparison: TaxCalc vs TinyTax
| Feature | TaxCalc | TinyTax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From £145/year | From £20/year |
| CT600 filing | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Company accounts | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (micro-entity) |
| HMRC submission | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Installation | Required | None (web-based) |
| Updates | Manual | Automatic |
| Platform | Windows desktop | Any device (browser) |
Do You Qualify?
TinyTax is designed for micro-entity companies. You qualify if you meet at least 2 of these 3 criteria:
| Threshold | Limit |
|---|---|
| Turnover | ≤ £1,000,000 |
| Balance sheet total | ≤ £500,000 |
| Employees | ≤ 10 |
- One-person companies
- Small trading businesses
- Contractor companies
- Property companies with limited portfolios
- Dormant companies
Why Switch from TaxCalc?
1. Save Money
If you're paying for TaxCalc but only file once a year:
Typical TaxCalc cost: £145+/year
TinyTax cost for micro-entities: From £20/year
2. No Installation Required
TaxCalc requires:
- Windows PC
- Software download and installation
- Annual updates
- Disk space
- On any device with a browser
- On Mac, Windows, Linux, tablets
- Automatically updated
- No installation
3. Simpler for Simple Companies
TaxCalc offers many features for accountants and complex companies. If you're filing a straightforward return, TinyTax's guided process may be easier:
- Plain English explanations
- Step-by-step flow
- Real-time validation
- No unnecessary options
4. Combined Filing
TinyTax handles both:
- CT600 to HMRC
- Accounts to Companies House
Switching to TinyTax
Ready to switch? Here's how:
Step 1: Gather Your Information
You'll need:
- Company number and UTR
- Government Gateway credentials
- Previous year's figures (or let TinyTax fetch them)
- Trial balance (if importing from accounting software)
Step 2: Create Your Account
- Go to TinyTax
- Sign up (free, no card needed)
- Add your company
Step 3: Complete Your Return
- Follow the guided process
- Enter your figures or import trial balance
- Review the calculated return
- Submit to HMRC and Companies House
What About Complex Returns?
TinyTax focuses on micro-entities and small companies. If you have:
- Multiple subsidiaries
- Complex group structures
- Specialist reliefs (R&D, patent box)
- International operations
Common Questions
Can I import data from TaxCalc?
TinyTax fetches prior year data directly from HMRC, so you don't need to export from TaxCalc.
What if I'm not a micro-entity?
TinyTax also serves small companies at competitive rates. Filing starts from £20/year — see current pricing.
Is TinyTax HMRC approved?
Yes. TinyTax submits directly to HMRC's Gateway and Companies House APIs.
What about support?
TinyTax offers email support and comprehensive help articles. The interface is designed to be self-explanatory.
Summary
| If You... | Consider |
|---|---|
| File one simple return annually | TinyTax |
| Are a micro-entity | TinyTax |
| Prefer web-based software | TinyTax |
| Need complex features | TaxCalc |
| Are an accountant with many clients | TaxCalc |
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