Computershare BoardWorks vs TaxCalc

Computershare BoardWorks is a board management platform for boards and committees, with tools for meeting preparation, document handling and member participation. It creates board books automatically and lets users assemble board packs by drag and drop. Members can store, review, annotate and share documents; annotations can be remotely wiped. Built-in voting, evaluations, surveys and feedback tools support board decision-making. The platform works online and offline, and users can choose which documents synchronize. BoardWorks integrates with Microsoft 365 and DocuSign. Its security features include encryption, biometric and two-factor authentication, and remote wiping. Computershare describes its data centers as secure facilities meeting SSAE16 and AT 101 requirements. Supported languages include English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Cantonese, French, German and Danish. Clients receive dedicated 24/7 support, onboarding training and live chat. The subscription includes all modules and unlimited committees, with additional users charged. BoardWorks is marketed to corporations, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, credit unions, higher education institutions and banks. Pricing is available on request.

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.