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A comprehensive guide covering everything UK businesses, sole traders, and landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital in 2026 — written specifically around Sage Accounting as the HMRC-recognised solution. The article covers MTD for VAT (mandatory since April 2022), MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (mandatory from April 2026 for income above £50,000), all upcoming MTD ITSA deadlines through 2028, what digital record-keeping means in practice, how Sage's HMRC API connection works, what happens if you miss an MTD deadline, and why Sage Accounting's automatic updates mean businesses never fall behind HMRC requirements. Concludes with a clear recommendation for businesses not yet using MTD-compatible software.