
Basis period reform and Making Tax Digital: What businesses need to know
What's the basis period reform? Learn what sole traders and businesses need to know, covering accounting periods, overlap profits and more.
Sage works closely with HMRC to ensure our tax return software is compatible with the latest legislation, including Making Tax Digital.
MTD tax legislation says companies must keep accurate, complete and readable tax records digitally. Tax software takes care of this for your business automatically.
Failing to file tax returns on time can result in significant fines or financial audits. Using innovative cloud accounting technology, get ready for a self-assessment or a tax return and collaborate with your accountant before submitting to HMRC.
Manage cash flow, eliminate admin and get ready for a tax submission–it's easy!
With the help of your accountant, sort corporation tax (returns to HMRC) and Final Accounts (returns to the Companies House). All accessed via Sage for Accountants, for Accountants and Bookkeepers only.
Tax return software helps individuals or businesses prepare for and file income, corporate and other tax returns, including VAT. Typically, it's faster and more accurate than using spreadsheets or paper-based processes. Tax software also helps business's comply with tax legislation in their jurisdiction.
Tax software works by enabling businesses to track all of their income, expenses, and sales in one place. This type of software also helps prevent common bookkeeping errors. It generates a report for the business owner or their accountant detailing potential liabilities. The business owner can then work with an accountant prior to filing a return online.
Get added functionality with our partner apps which integrate directly with Sage Accounting, bringing you more tools that help you get the job done.
Remove the need for data entry
AutoEntry is an intelligent, cloud-based solution which eliminates bookkeeping data entry, so users never again have to type up invoices or receipts.
Get paid faster
Satago helps business owners and accountants get invoices paid faster and protect against credit risk.
3 – way modelling and forecasting
Castaway is a reporting and business modelling solution that allows you to budget, forecast, analyse KPI’s, model scenarios and manage consolidations.
Make it easier to get paid
No more chasing late payments – give your customers simple and easy ways to pay you directly from the invoices you send with our useful “Pay Now” buttons.
"With my bank connected to Sage Accounting I am in control of business performance, and I know where to focus my attention."
Roisin Culligan
Brew Box Coffee
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