IN DEVELOPMENT – COMING SOON

Active + TAX SYSTEMS

Seamlessly connect Alphatax to Active to automate data flow for the computation and filing of corporation tax.

E-file fully iXBRL compliant tax returns and computations

Automatically pull required data from Active into Alphatax

Integrate your team and remove the need for duplicate work and manual data entry.

What is Active +  TAX SYSTEMS?

Active standardises and automates the preparation of workpapers and accounts, while Tax Systems takes over for corporation tax—creating a connected, API-driven workflow with a full audit trail from bookkeeping through to tax submission.
 
Our partnership empowers firms—especially larger practices managing multiple formats and processes—to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual data entry, and consolidate systems without being tied into a rigid suite. Instead, firms gain a best-of-breed, cloud-native infrastructure that is flexible, efficient, and future-ready.
 
Backed by research with top 50 firms, this consolidated solution addresses the growing demand for modular cloud tools that connect smoothly, enabling firms to standardise their compliance process, enhance accuracy, and scale with confidence.

How it works

Connect

Link your Active account to Alphatax.

PULL FROM ALPHATAX

When in Alphatax, automatically pull all required trial balance data  instantly.

POST CHANGES BACK

As you work, create journals that can be pushed back to Active.

Why Firms Love Active + TAX SYSTEMS

Automated access to dataStandardise your way of working
Alphatax supports automated data collection, allowing auto-mapped trial balances and other relevant financial data from Active to be securely uploaded directly into tax computations, eliminating re-keying and reducing risk of data entry errors.

Risk Mitigation
Data imported from Active into Alphatax is recorded with timestamps and source details, ensuring a robust audit trail for each computation and facilitating compliance reviews. Automated workflows minimize manual touchpoints, reducing the risk of errors and increasing reliability of tax filings.

End-to-End WorkflowScale with flexibility
Firms can automate from bookkeeping and accounts prep in Active, through to tax computation and submission in Alphatax, standardising processes across clients.

Trusted by firms large and small

“ACTIVE WORKPAPERS MAKES TRACKING THE PROGRESS OF A JOB EASY, WITH CUSTOMISABLE STATUSES TO FIT OUR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE NEEDS.”

Kate Edginton, Director, Hazlewoods

“Since starting to use Active Workpapers we have streamlined our accounting working papers process and have started rolling out for VAT and management accounts.   Our working papers now follow a systemised and structured process compared to the haphazard spreadsheet approach we used to use.”

Mark Stewart, Partner, Stewart Accounting Services

"Active has significantly sped up our workpapers production and established a standardised way of working that our team truly appreciates. We love how intuitive the product is, and we were particularly impressed with the exceptional support we received throughout the process. Active has become an invaluable tool for our operations!"

Brian Munjanja, Partner, Broadwing Accountancy Services

“We moved our personal tax workpapers from Excel to Active last year and were really impressed both by the flexibility of the software and also the support provided.”

Georgi Rollings, Co-CEO, Starfish Accounting

“Active Workpapers has helped to standardise the workpapers in my firm and now we're all on the same page. We particularly like the two way integration with Xero and QBO.”

Lars Swann, Managing Partner, The Bean Counters

“WE’VE ACCEPTED THAT WE’RE NOT GOING TO GO FULLY AWAY FROM EXCEL IN SOME CAPACITY, BUT WE NEED TO USE IT IN THE RIGHT WAY. ACTIVE REALLY HELPS WITH CONSISTENCY ACROSS THE BOARD.”

Adam Ginns, Managing Partner, Layers

Questions? We have answers…

We’d love to help answer any questions you have about Active. If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, email us at activeuk@businessfitness.com or book a demo here.

When I create my workpaper file, can I pull through additional data as required?
If I create a journal in the system, will it show in Xero or Quickbooks?
If I create a journal in Xero, will it show in workpapers?
 If I’ve got a client on Oracle or Sage Line 50, can I bring this data in?
How long does it take to get set up with Active?
Can I use Active only for Workpapers and export the rest to IRIS or CCH?
How do the two-way integrations with Xero/QuickBooks work?
Do I have to purchase the entire suite or can I choose modules?
How does the Excel split-pane integration get set up/work?
How connected is FYI Docs?

Ready to take accounting to the cloud?
Get Active.

A cloud-based, automated, collaborative workspace for faster workpapers, accounts, and tax.