| Forbes ProTax | Accountin | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Windows; Forbes says all its software is written for Windows | A web browser on a PC, Mac or iPad |
| Tax returns | ProTax SA100, SA800, SA900, SA700 and CTSA for the CT600 | SA100, SA800 and SA900 prepared and approved; filing switches on once HMRC issues Accountin's vendor ID |
| Accounts | Final accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, XBRL enabled | FRS 105, FRS 102 Section 1A, sole trader, partnership, LLP and guarantee company accounts |
| Income tax | Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from quarterly updates to the final declaration; agent licence £195 plus VAT | Quarterly updates and the final declaration; submission switches on once HMRC recognises Accountin |
| Payroll | Payroll, P11D and CISassist | PAYE, NI, pensions, P11D and CIS; sending to HMRC not live yet |
| Practice management | ClientBase client database and Tempus time recording | Deadlines, team roles, audit log and a client portal |
| Price | Forbes Accounts £335 a year plus VAT, with no limit on clients | Books £90 a year per user; Practice £175 for the first user and £90 for each extra user, plus VAT, unlimited clients |
| On sale since | 1993 | Opening to its first practices in 2026 |
Where Forbes has more today
Forbes has sold tax software since 1993, covers the SA700 non-resident return and has time recording, and files with HMRC today.
Moving from Forbes
Any package that gives a trial balance for each client as a CSV or Excel file is enough to move that client. See moving from Forbes ProTax, SA2000 or Andica.
Accountin's filing status
Accountin is opening to its first practices. Year-end accounts, Companies House filing and the corporation tax return come first. Filing at Companies House switches on once Companies House issues Accountin's own filing credentials, and submission to HMRC switches on once HMRC has recognised Accountin. VAT and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax follow as HMRC approves each one.
Move your practice to Accountin
Register and we will plan the move with you, client by client.