Avalara VAT Reporting vs TaxCalc
Avalara VAT Reporting
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| Figure | Avalara VAT Reporting | TaxCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £3.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · VAT Software | 7.6 (#12) | 8.2 (#4) |
| Spec score · Tax Compliance Software | 7.4 (#54) | 8.2 (#17) |
| Founded | 2004 | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Wokingham, England, UK |
| Integrations | The page names SAP, Oracle, NetSuite and Amazon data extractors and says data can also be imported by API, CSV, XML or the data-mapping wizard. | Accounts Production imports year-end trial balances from Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent and can export journals and adjustments back. |
| Support | The product comparison describes the in-house option as providing integration with existing systems and a centralised solution, while the managed option includes a dedicated compliance team. | The company says every licence includes unlimited UK-based support from accountancy-trained specialists by phone and email, Monday to Friday. |
Plans
TaxCalc
- TaxCalc 2026 Individual 6£42 a year
- Engager Practice Management — up to 5 clients£9 a month
- Self Assessment tax software£42, paid once
- Accounts Production 12£164 a year
- Individual 12£187 a year
In their own words
Avalara VAT Reporting
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TaxCalc
TaxCalc is a UK accounting software platform for tax compliance, client management, and practice operations. Its products prepare personal, partnership, trust, and company tax returns, as well as statutory accounts. For Self Assessment, SimpleStep guides users through relevant sections, with an option to switch to HMRC-style forms. Calculations update in real time, and Check & Finish reviews a return before submission. Tax products submit directly to HMRC, while Accounts Production files statutory accounts to Companies House. Accounts Production can import year-end trial balances from Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent and export journals and adjustments; integrations differ between products. TaxCalc supports self-employment and investment income, but does not include state filing. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with mobile access limited to the web. Pricing is paid, from £42, with a free trial and no free plan. TaxCalc says each licence includes unlimited weekday phone and email support from UK-based, accountancy-trained specialists.