CalCal

CalCal is a software solution aimed at small businesses in the UK. According to the vendor, it offers a comprehensive set of features to efficiently manage customers, invoices, VAT returns, and tax returns. CalCal caters to a wide range of industries and professions, including taxi drivers, florists, takeaways, architects, mechanics, catering businesses, construction trade businesses, accountants, non-residents, and landlords. Whether you're a sole trader or a small business owner, CalCal aims to streamline your accounting processes and help you stay on top of your financial obligations.

Key Features

According to the vendor, CalCal offers a unique calendar-based interface that allows users to conveniently enter daily transactions and calculate income and expenses. The software also helps users estimate their tax position throughout the year.

CalCal's invoicing feature enables users to generate and email professional invoices to customers. Users can track customer debts, send reminder statements, and customize invoices with their own logo. The ability to share invoices and statements via WhatsApp or iMessage is also supported, according to the vendor.

To ensure data security, CalCal provides encrypted connections and a PIN lock for secure access. The software automatically backs up data and implements a blurred screen and PIN request during idle periods. In case of a forgotten PIN, users can reset it using SMS verification. Continuous data saving is also implemented to prevent loss in case of crashes or device failure.

CalCal automatically generates charts and graphs to visualize business performance. Detailed PDF reports of profit & loss, trial balance, and VAT are available, providing up-to-date information on cash flow and tax position. According to the vendor, this feature aims to reduce stress during tax season by providing real-time tax figures and allowing users to review and analyze their business performance at any time.

When it comes to VAT returns, CalCal helps users track VAT owed and reclaimed based on entered transactions. Users can submit VAT returns directly to HMRC with just one click. The software pre-fills VAT figures to simplify the submission process and provides immediate confirmation of scheduled VAT payments. Users can also store and download PDF reports as proof of submission, according to the vendor.

According to the vendor, CalCal simplifies the self-assessment tax return process by pre-filling the forms with income, expenses, and capital allowances. Additional forms, such as SA102 for employees or directors, can be added as needed. Users can estimate their tax position throughout the year and submit their self-assessment tax returns directly from CalCal. Support for non-resident tax returns is also provided.

CalCal allows seamless collaboration with accountants by sharing accounting data. Accountants can benefit from CalCal's invoicing and debt management features, access accounts anywhere, and view real-time information. This feature aims to reduce paperwork and simplify the sharing of necessary financial information, ensuring accurate accounting records, according to the vendor.

Additional features of CalCal include specific functionalities tailored to catering businesses and construction trade businesses. For example, catering businesses can track supplier payments and balances, record expenses for materials, equipment repairs, cleaning costs, and mileage costs. Construction trade businesses can generate professional invoices, send reminder statements, and track expenses for equipment repairs, cleaning costs, PPE, and mileage costs. Users can also manage customers, suppliers, and assets, including tracking customer invoices, statements, and supplier debt, as well as adding and tracking assets like vans and large tools. Downloadable PDF reports are available for easy record-keeping and analysis, and users can import bank transactions by dragging and dropping files, saving time and effort.

According to the vendor, CalCal offers automatic syncing of bank transactions, eliminating the need for manual data entry. This feature aims to streamline the accounting process and ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records.