Review: Medicina Taos ContaPlus 2012

Chapter 3: Installation and System Requirements (2012 Context)

For IT administrators and practice managers who still maintain this legacy system, here are the original specifications:

• Operating System: Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista, or Windows XP SP3. Not compatible with Windows 10/11 without virtualization.
• Database: Firebird 2.1 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express.
• RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended for clinics with >5 concurrent users).
• Hard Disk: 500 MB for software + 5 GB for patient records (scalable).
• Network: TCP/IP protocol for workstation-server architecture.

Installation Tip: The TAOS module must be installed before ContaPlus. The integration wizard (Integrador.exe) links the two databases via ODBC.

7. Compliance and tax issues relevant for medical providers (Spain-focused notes, 2012-era)

• VAT treatment: many medical services may be VAT-exempt in Spain; however non-medical services and sale of certain goods may attract VAT. Correct tax code mapping is essential.
• Invoice requirements: patient invoices must contain required tax data (NIF/CIF when applicable), and insurer invoices must include policy/authorization references.
• Withholding tax: professional fees to non-employees or collaborating physicians may require withholding and reporting.
• Payroll and social security: accurate classification of employees, contracts, and contribution bases; special regimes may apply for healthcare workers.
• Fiscal audits: maintain supporting documentation for claims, invoices, and supplier expenses; have reconciliations and analytic breakdowns ready.

Yes, but only for:

• Historical data access (e.g., retrieving a 2014 patient invoice for legal reasons).
• Clinics in isolated areas with no internet and using cash accounting (ingresos/egresos).
• Professionals running Windows 7 offline with no SII requirement.