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Sole Trader - Frequently asked questions

Posted By AndyR. 1 month ago

We’re pleased to see such strong interest in Sage Sole Trader on Community Hub. To help you find the answers you need, we've gathered the most common questions.
Accounting start date Your accounting start date controls the earliest date you can record transactions in Sage Sole Trader. Start dates align with the UK tax year, from 6 April to 5 April Follow the steps in our guide to set or amend your accounting start date
	Is Sage Sole Trader right for landlords? Yes, UK landlords can use Sage Sole Trader. If you also have another income source, you'll need a separate subscription for that income.
Why can't I connect to HMRC / MTD? Connection issues often occur when you are not registered for MTD. They can also be caused by incorrect National Insurance numbers or Government Gateway details. Follow our troubleshooting steps to check and fix these issues.
	Can I use Sage Sole Trader for CIS? Sage Sole Trader Paid supports CIS: Construction Industry Scheme
Quarterly updates vs end of year declarations Quarterly updates keep HMRC informed of your income and expenses during the year. The end‑of‑year declaration confirms your final figures. Find out more about how updates and declarations work, and why they matter.
	Can I see a demonstration of Sage Sole Trader? Our free, online Getting started webinars are now open for booking: Register your interest and secure your place
There's a feature I'd like that isn't in the software You can suggest new features and improvements at any time using our Product Ideas Board. Share your idea and help shape future improvements.
Get help without leaving Sole Trader Select Help to access support while you work. Use Search for step-by-step guidance from the Sage Knowledgebase. Select Chat to speak to Sage's Digital Assistant. If you're interested in a Sage Sole Trader subscription, you can sign up here.