TinyTax vs Easy Digital Filing: Which CT600 Software Is Best?

Choosing between TinyTax and Easy Digital Filing for your Corporation Tax return? This guide compares both platforms to help you decide.

Quick Comparison

Feature	TinyTax	Easy Digital Filing
Free for micro-entities	✅ Yes	❌ No
CT600 filing	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Company accounts	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
iXBRL generation	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Trial balance import	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
HMRC submission	✅ Direct	✅ Direct
Companies House submission	✅ Direct	✅ Direct

Overview

TinyTax

TinyTax is a modern CT600 and company accounts filing platform built for micro-entities and small companies. It offers:

• Free filing for micro-entities
• Modern, clean interface
• Combined CT600 and accounts filing
• Automatic calculations

Easy Digital Filing

Easy Digital Filing is an established UK tax filing platform offering CT600 and accounts services. It provides:

• Per-filing pricing model
• Range of tax forms
• Long-standing HMRC integration

Pricing Comparison

TinyTax Pricing

Company Type	Price
Micro-entity (dormant)	Free
Micro-entity (trading)	Free
Small company	From £49 + VAT
Extended periods	Included

Easy Digital Filing Pricing

Service	Price
CT600 only	From £35 + VAT
Micro accounts	From £25 + VAT
Combined	~£50-60 + VAT

Note: Prices may vary. Check current pricing on each website.

Feature Comparison

CT600 Filing

Both platforms handle CT600 Corporation Tax returns:

TinyTax:

• Guided step-by-step process
• Real-time tax calculation
• Period splitting for >12 month periods
• Prior year data fetch from HMRC
• Immediate HMRC submission

Easy Digital Filing:

• Form-based interface
• Tax calculation included
• Handles extended periods
• HMRC submission

Company Accounts

TinyTax:

• Micro-entity accounts (FRS 105)
• iXBRL generation
• Balance sheet auto-calculated
• Companies House submission
• Free for micro-entities

Easy Digital Filing:

• Multiple account types
• iXBRL generation
• Companies House submission
• Separate pricing from CT600

User Interface

TinyTax:

• Modern, clean design
• Mobile-responsive
• Plain English explanations
• Designed for non-accountants

Easy Digital Filing:

• Traditional form layout
• Desktop-focused
• Technical terminology
• Suited to those with tax knowledge

Trial Balance Import

Both platforms support importing trial balance data:

TinyTax:

• Import from CSV
• Auto-mapping to CT600 boxes
• Supports Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent exports
• Visual mapping editor

Easy Digital Filing:

• CSV/Excel import
• Manual mapping options
• Common formats supported

Who Should Choose TinyTax?

TinyTax is ideal if you:

• Run a micro-entity - File completely free
• Prefer modern software - Clean, intuitive interface
• Want combined filing - CT600 + accounts together
• Are a first-time filer - Guided, non-technical process
• Need period splitting - Automatic handling of >12 months

Who Should Choose Easy Digital Filing?

Easy Digital Filing may suit you if you:

• Already use their platform - Familiarity with the system
• Need other tax forms - They offer more than CT600
• Are comfortable with forms - Traditional filing interface
• Want pay-per-use - No subscription model

Switching to TinyTax

If you're considering switching from Easy Digital Filing:

1. Gather your information:

- Company details - Previous year figures - Trial balance

1. Create a TinyTax account:

- Free to sign up - No credit card required

1. Import your data:

- TinyTax can fetch prior year data from HMRC - Upload trial balance from accounting software

1. File your return:

- Follow the guided process - Submit to HMRC and Companies House

Real User Considerations

Speed of Filing

TinyTax: Average ~20 minutes for simple cases

Easy Digital Filing: Similar timeframe

Support

TinyTax: Email support, help articles, in-app guidance

Easy Digital Filing: Email/phone support, knowledge base

Updates

TinyTax: Regular updates, responds to HMRC changes quickly

Easy Digital Filing: Established platform, regular maintenance

The Free Filing Advantage

TinyTax offers completely free CT600 and accounts filing for micro-entities:

Micro-entity criteria (must meet 2 of 3):

• Turnover ≤ £1,000,000
• Balance sheet ≤ £500,000
• Employees ≤ 10

Most small limited companies qualify. If you're a:

• Sole director company
• Small trading company
• Property company with limited portfolio
• Dormant company

You can likely file for free with TinyTax.

Summary

If You Want...	Choose
Free micro-entity filing	TinyTax
Modern, intuitive interface	TinyTax
Combined CT600 + accounts	TinyTax
Established, familiar platform	Easy Digital Filing
Range of tax forms	Easy Digital Filing

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This comparison is based on publicly available information. Features and pricing may change. Last updated December 2024.