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ACCA TX – Taxation (UK)

Develop a thorough understanding of UK taxation and pass your TX (UK) exam with confidence. Expert-led, exam-focused and designed for students progressing through the ACCA Applied Skills stage.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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Income tax & National Insurance

Calculate income tax and NIC for employed and self-employed individuals.

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Corporation tax

Compute corporation tax liabilities for companies including chargeable gains.

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Capital gains tax

Calculate CGT for individuals and apply available reliefs and exemptions.

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VAT & indirect taxation

Understand VAT principles, registration rules and common business scenarios.

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Full TX (UK) syllabus coverage

Every topic and exam objective. Aligned with the latest ACCA syllabus materials.

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Exam technique

Master constructed response, answer planning and professional marks strategy.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

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Syllabus Topic Videos

Full HD lecture videos for every TX topic

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Kit Question Videos

Worked solutions with exam technique guidance

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Chapter-by-Chapter Quizzes

Chapter-by-Chapter Quizzes Graded quizzes with automated feedback

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Exam-Focused Study Notes

Concise notes written for the TX exam

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Tutor Support via WhatsApp

Direct access to your tutor throughout

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Weekly Live Sessions

Bonus pre-exam sessions — recordings available

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Final Mock Exam

Full exam-style mock with tutor feedback

ACCA TX (F6) Exam Paper Overview

The ACCA Taxation (TX) paper is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the tax system and its practical application for individuals and businesses. It focuses on equipping candidates with the knowledge required to compute tax liabilities and understand the impact of taxation on financial decisions. The ACCA TX syllabus is based on the tax rules and regulations of a specific jurisdiction (such as the UK variant) and ensures students develop the technical and analytical skills needed to handle real-world tax scenarios effectively.

ACCA TX (F6) Exam Syllabus and Structure

The ACCA TX syllabus covers key areas including income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, value added tax (VAT), and the principles of tax administration. Students learn how to compute taxable income, apply relevant exemptions and reliefs, and determine final tax liabilities for individuals and companies. The syllabus also emphasizes compliance requirements, deadlines, penalties, and the ethical considerations in taxation, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for both exams and practical application.

The ACCA TX exam is a computer-based exam divided into two sections. Section A consists of objective test questions that assess knowledge across the full syllabus, while Section B includes longer scenario-based questions requiring detailed tax computations and application of rules. The exam is highly computational and requires strong technical accuracy, making time management and familiarity with tax formats essential for success.  

To succeed in ACCA TX, students should focus on consistent practice and a thorough understanding of tax rules rather than rote memorization. Regularly practicing past exam questions, especially full-length scenarios, is crucial for building speed and accuracy. Emphasis should be placed on high-weight areas such as income tax and corporation tax, along with mastering proformas and standard workings. Staying updated with the relevant Finance Act, revising key rules frequently, and using ACCA-approved study materials and mock exams are key strategies to achieving success in the Taxation paper.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need to pass

Your course package gives you complete access to all the resources, support, and tools you need to study effectively and pass your exam.

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Lecture Videos

40 hrs

Complete syllabus coverage with professional HD lecture videos you can watch at your own pace.

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Complete study notes

Comprehensive, printable study notes structured exactly to the syllabus.

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Chapter quizzes

Chapter-by-chapter quizzes to test your understanding before moving on.

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Live sessions

Pre-exam live online session for additional practice (recordings available).

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Question videos

30 hrs

Extensive worked examples walking through past exam questions step by step.

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Customized study plan

Personalized study plan with mobile app to track your daily progress.

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Tutor support

Active tutor support over WhatsApp groups — ask questions and get answers fast.

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Mock exam

Final mock exam with detailed feedback to prepare you for the real thing.

ACCA offers multiple TX variants, including TX-UK, TX-IRL, TX-MYS, TX-SGP, and others. Students should choose the variant most relevant to their country of practice or career aspirations. TX-UK remains the most popular global choice, particularly for students planning to progress to ATX (Advanced Taxation) at the Strategic Professional level.

Most candidates need between 10 and 12 weeks of consistent study, totalling approximately 150 hours. TX is content-heavy with numerous rules, rates, and reliefs, so spreading preparation over a full exam cycle is far more effective than rushed last-minute revision.

The TX-UK syllabus covers Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and National Insurance Contributions. Students must also understand the UK tax system, tax administration, self-assessment procedures, tax planning opportunities, and the statutory obligations of individual and corporate taxpayers.

The TX exam is a 3-hour computer-based exam (CBE) divided into three sections: Section A (15 objective test questions worth 2 marks each), Section B (three case-based OT sets of 5 questions each), and Section C (one 10-mark and two 15-mark constructed response questions). The pass mark is 50%.

Yes, tax rates, bands, and allowances are updated annually by ACCA based on the latest Finance Act. Students must always study using the materials aligned to the correct exam sitting window (June/September or December/March), as outdated rates will lead to incorrect answers and lost marks in almost every question.

TX requires a balance of both. Students must memorise key rules, rates, exemptions, and reliefs, but the exam heavily tests the ability to apply these rules to practical scenarios. Pro-forma computations for Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and Capital Gains Tax must be practised until they become second nature

The leading causes of failure include using outdated study materials, poor memorisation of exemptions and reliefs, weak pro-forma presentation, and inadequate question practice under timed conditions. Many students also underestimate Section C's written requirements, losing marks by presenting numbers without clear explanations or supporting workings.

Our course includes live interactive tutor support, updated-recorded lectures for flexible preparation, updated study notes aligned with the current Finance Act, customized study planner, weekly basis live sessions, topic related quizzes, weekly basis assignments, progress tests, detailed marking feedback, and a full mock exam with examiner-style debriefs. Students also gain access to our question bank, and a pre-exam intensive revision bootcamp.

Course Content

Course Pricing

ACCA TX (F6) - UK - Sept 2026 Attempt

$160 USD

  • Complete Learning Pack With Tutor Support

    • Access Until 12.09.2026
    • Complete Learning Pack With Tutor Support
    • Additional Weekly Live Sessions
    • Intensive Testing Including Mock Exam
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ACCA TX (F6) - UK - Dec 2026 Attempt

$190 USD

  • Complete Learning Pack With Tutor Support

    • Access Until 12.12.2026
    • Complete Learning Pack With Tutor Support
    • Additional Weekly Live Sessions
    • Intensive Testing Including Mock Exam
Enroll Now

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