What is the ACCA TX pass rate?

The UK variant typically sits between 45% and 48% in recent sittings, though it varies slightly by session.

Is TX harder than PM?

No — TX usually has a higher pass rate than PM or FM. But it is unforgiving on computational accuracy and speed.

How long should I study for TX?

Plan 150–200 hours across 12–14 weeks. Non-UK-tax-background candidates may need 220–250 hours.

Can I self-study ACCA TX?

Yes, but you need a current tax rate card and a large question bank. Thresholds change annually, so use current-year materials.

ACCA TX guide

ACCA TX pass rates — and what they actually mean.

ACCA Taxation (TX / F6) is the Applied Skills paper that most candidates underestimate. Pass rates for the UK variant have historically hovered around 45–48%, higher than PM or FM but lower than FR — and the gap between first-time passes and resits is often just computational discipline. Here is the honest breakdown of the numbers, the syllabus traps, and how to prepare.

The recent ACCA TX pass rate

ACCA publishes global pass rates for TX that typically sit between 45% and 48% for the UK variant, with slight variation depending on sitting. There is no curve and no standard-setting; the pass mark is fixed at 50%. The apparent stability hides a wide split: candidates who have drilled computations to exam speed usually pass comfortably, while those who rely on reading tax rules tend to fall short on Section C.

Why TX feels easier than it is

TX is often described as 'just a numbers paper' because the concepts are familiar — income tax, corporation tax, VAT, CGT, NIC. But the exam tests speed and accuracy under time pressure. A single missed threshold or wrong basis period can wipe 5–8 marks. Candidates who have not practised 50+ full computations before exam day are the ones who resit.

What first-time passes do differently

Successful TX candidates share three habits: (1) they learn the thresholds and rates by heart before touching questions; (2) they do every Section C past-paper question under timed conditions, not just read the answer; (3) they write short, structured explanations for 'why' the computation is done that way, not just the calculation. The examiner rewards method as well as the final figure.

How The Quiet Rooms helps

Our ACCA TX room builds computational speed on the topics that repeat every sitting — income tax, corporation tax, capital gains, VAT and NIC — with unlimited OT practice, threshold flashcards, and past-paper Section C walkthroughs. The focus is on doing tax computations under time pressure, not just understanding them.

FAQs

What is the ACCA TX pass rate?: The UK variant typically sits between 45% and 48% in recent sittings, though it varies slightly by session.
Is TX harder than PM?: No — TX usually has a higher pass rate than PM or FM. But it is unforgiving on computational accuracy and speed.
How long should I study for TX?: Plan 150–200 hours across 12–14 weeks. Non-UK-tax-background candidates may need 220–250 hours.
Can I self-study ACCA TX?: Yes, but you need a current tax rate card and a large question bank. Thresholds change annually, so use current-year materials.

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