ACCA TX-UK
ACCA Taxation (TX) – United Kingdom (TX-UK)
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ACCA Taxation (TX) is a Fundamentals-level exam in the ACCA Qualification. ACCA describes it as developing "knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies and groups of companies." It suits students who have completed the earlier Fundamentals exams and are moving into applied technical material, and it is also relevant to finance professionals who need working knowledge of UK tax computations. TX is offered in a number of national variants, including a United Kingdom version (TX-UK); the syllabus and study guide is published per region, so candidates should always study the version matching the variant they will sit. Because tax rules change, the syllabus content is tied to the tax year examined, and the published syllabus and study guide is the authoritative statement of what can be assessed in any session. ACCA reports pass rates for recent sessions of 55%, 55%, 53%, 55% and 54% (September 2025 to September 2026). For preparation, ACCA points candidates to its Study Hub, which offers ACCA-produced study chapters, flashcards and practice questions and is available for TX (UK), alongside the syllabus and study guide and the wider exam support resources.
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About ACCA TX-UK preparation
What does the TX exam actually cover?
ACCA states that TX develops knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies and groups of companies. The detailed content that can be assessed is set out in the syllabus and study guide, which is published separately for each regional version.
Should I sit TX-UK or another variant?
TX is available in many national variants, and ACCA publishes a separate syllabus and study guide for each. Choose the variant that matches the tax regime you need, then study only that version's syllabus and study guide, since content differs between regions.
How hard is TX compared with other exams?
ACCA's published pass rates for recent sessions were 55%, 55%, 53%, 55% and 54% (September 2025 to September 2026), so roughly half of candidates pass. That suggests a demanding but achievable exam where thorough, current syllabus coverage matters more than last-minute cramming.
Can I retake the exam if I fail?
ACCA's exam support pages do not state a retake policy or a limit on attempts. Check the current rules and standards for students and the exam entry information in myACCA before booking, as these are the authoritative sources for entry and re-entry conditions.
How long is the exam and how many questions are there?
The source material does not specify the duration, question count, section structure or pass mark for TX. Rather than rely on second-hand figures, confirm these details in the current syllabus and study guide and the official exam resources for your variant.
What free study material does ACCA provide?
The ACCA Study Hub provides ACCA-produced study chapters, flashcards and practice questions via myACCA, and ACCA confirms it is available for TX (UK). ACCA also publishes the syllabus and study guide and a range of exam support resources for the paper.
In what order should I study the TX topics?
Follow the order of the syllabus and study guide for your variant, since it is designed to show what can be assessed in any session. Working through the Study Hub chapters in that sequence and then attempting practice questions topic by topic is a sensible structure.
What are the most common ways candidates lose marks?
The source does not list common failure modes. The safest approach is to check the syllabus and study guide line by line, use the Study Hub practice questions to expose gaps, and revisit weak areas, rather than assuming particular topics will or will not appear.
Where can I check my own performance before the exam?
ACCA offers My Exam Performance, described as a personalised support tool that analyses previous exam performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement. It is intended to support exam preparation alongside the Study Hub and the syllabus and study guide.