The Inland Revenue has been heavily criticised over its tax return and self-assessment policy. Personal tax software can be a cheaper alternative to an accountant and can help consumers manage their own tax affairs. Software is the 18th edition of the TaxCalc series and claims to guide consumers around the complex business of self-assessment. The opening screen shows a simple dialogue box that enables users to create a new tax form, amend an existing one, register the package or view the help leaflets. The program is easy to navigate with simple advice and explanations that the self-employed novice or professional user will find useful.
Users can edit and update their returns by using the onscreen navigator.
Meanwhile, the onscreen minicalcs total up your interest, dividends and company car benefits. The Tax help icon will probably be users' most frequently-used function. It boasts a direct link to the Inland Revenue's help sheets, a checklist of financial documents, handy tips on calculating your liability, and a glossary which explains some of the more technical tax jargon. You can file your completed return in two ways. The traditional method is to print out a copy of the form and send it to the Inland Revenue.