How long does it take to complete the TX course?

The TX course is designed for flexible learning. Most students complete it in 8-12 weeks studying 6-8 hours per week. You can progress at your own pace with lifetime access to all materials.

Do I get access to practice exams and mock assessments?

Yes — your course includes comprehensive practice questions, mock assessments, and exam-style scenarios with detailed feedback to help you identify areas for improvement.

What support is available during my studies?

You have access to expert tutors through discussion forums, weekly live Q&A sessions, and office hours. Our tutors are industry professionals with extensive teaching experience.

TX · Applied Skills · ACCA

Taxation

Taxation (TX) covers UK income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and inheritance tax — focusing on the computations and compliance requirements you'll encounter in practice. It's a highly practical subject with significant calculation content.

154 lessons Pass guarantee

What you'll learn

Income tax: employment, trading, investment income
Corporation tax: computation and group relief
Capital gains tax for individuals and companies
Value Added Tax (VAT) — registration and computation
Inheritance tax and national insurance
Tax administration and self-assessment

Objective Test Exam

TX Objective Test

Computer-based exam taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Sat independently — no aggregation of marks with other subjects. Available in March, June, September & December.

Questions

180

Minutes

50%

Pass mark

Sessions/yr

Practice Exams

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with practice questions covering every examinable topic. Get instant feedback and detailed explanations after every attempt.

Instant results with detailed explanations

Unlimited practice attempts

Performance tracking and analytics

Subject Access Required

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Subject access includes:

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Study Plan

Personalized learning path

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What you'll study

A. The UK tax system and its administration

Learn how the UK tax system operates. Topics include tax legislation, compliance rules, deadlines, penalties, and the principles of self-assessment. This section builds your foundational understanding of tax in a UK context.

3 modules · 17 lessons

B. Income tax and NIC liabilities

Explore how income tax and National Insurance Contributions apply to individuals. Topics include allowances, tax bands, employment income, self-employment, and property income.

11 modules · 67 lessons

C. Chargeable gains for individuals

Understand how capital gains tax applies to personal asset disposals. You’ll cover computation, exemptions, reliefs, and planning strategies.

4 modules · 22 lessons

D. Inheritance tax

Study how lifetime transfers and death impact taxation. You’ll learn how to calculate liabilities and apply exemptions and reliefs.

1 module · 7 lessons

E. Corporation tax liabilities

Learn how to compute corporate tax for UK-resident companies. Topics include taxable profits, adjustments, group relief, and deadlines.

5 modules · 29 lessons

F. Value added tax (VAT)

Understand VAT principles, registration thresholds, and return preparation. You’ll also explore special schemes and the treatment of imports/exports.

2 modules · 12 lessons

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Taxation

£199 lifetime access

All video lessons, exercises and resources
Unlimited practice exams with detailed feedback

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How it works for TX

Step 1

Learn

Grasp the TX syllabus fast.

154 lessons covering every examinable area — nothing more, nothing less. No 40-hour lecture series when 15 will do.

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Step 2

Practise

Sit the TX exam before you sit it for real.

60-question objective test mocks replicating official ACCA conditions. Same format, same timing, same pressure. Full worked explanations for every answer.

60-question mock examsWorked explanationsUnlimited attemptsPerformance tracking

Step 3

Diagnose

Stop revising TX topics you already know.

After every mock, VIVA maps your TX strengths and weaknesses and rebuilds your study path around what actually needs work. Instant AI-enhanced marking with expert oversight. The speed of technology, the judgement of real experts.

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Frequently asked questions

Most students complete TX in 8–12 weeks studying 6–8 hours per week. You have lifetime access so you can progress at your own pace.

Yes — every learning outcome in the TX syllabus is covered across the video lessons and practice questions.

Yes — your course includes unlimited objective test practice with 60-question exams, instant feedback, and detailed explanations for every question.

Yes. If you complete the course and don't pass your exam, we'll refund your course fee in full. Terms apply — see our pass guarantee page for details.