TaxCalc vs Forbes Computer Systems Ltd: Which Is Better Accounting Software?

We compare them based on real user reviews, prices and what features they both offer.

TaxCalc vs Forbes Computer Systems Ltd Basics

	TaxCalc	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Software Website	TaxCalc Website	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd Website
HMRC MTD Status	In Development	Not Included
Who Can Use It?	Businesses, Accountants, and Self-employed	Businesses and Accountants
HMRC Listed Features	None	Record keeping
Platforms	Cloud-based application	Desktop Software

Note data for this section comes from HMRC here and here

Wondering if TaxCalc or Forbes Computer Systems Ltd has better user reviews. We compared them below.

	TaxCalc	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Trustpilot Rating	3.5	No Rating
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	27	No Reviews
iPhone App Rating	No Rating	No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews	No Reviews	No Reviews
Android App Rating	No Rating	No Rating
Number of Android Reviews	No Reviews	No Reviews

Please note ratings we’re accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed

Which is cheaper TaxCalc or Forbes Computer Systems Ltd? Here are their prices compared.

Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

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	TaxCalc	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Payroll Software Integration	Yes	Yes
Track VAT	Yes	Yes
VAT Filing	Yes	Yes
Real-Time Financial Reports	Yes	No
Prepare Self Assessment	Yes	No
Income Tax Estimates	Yes	Yes
Manage Income & Expenses	Yes	Yes
Create Invoices	No	No
Forecast Cash Flow	Yes	No
Accept and Make Payments In Different Currencies	No	No
Employee Time Tracking	Yes	No
Projects	No	No
Bank Feed Integration	No	No
End of Year Filings	Yes	Yes
Capture Bills And Receipts	Yes	Yes
Bulk Reconcile Transactions	Yes	No
Track Inventory & Stock Levels	No	No

	TaxCalc	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Pros	Affordable cost Can complete multiple returns Prior years programs available Unlimited support	No limits on the number of clients or tax returns XBRL enabled from the outset A range of data entry options using data schedules and excel
Cons	Integration with document signing could be improved Requires a software installation limits Sometimes it freezes Lack of intergration with practice software Management account preparation	Lack of reviews No app