VAT returns, Making Tax Digital, Self Assessment, quarterly updates, and UK tax deadlines that matter.
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.
A focused review of Sage's dedicated Sole Trader accounting product in 2026, covering its invoicing tools, expense tracking, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) readiness, mobile app experience, and how it stacks up against competitors like QuickBooks Self-Employed and FreeAgent for UK freelancers and self-employed professionals.