CTRL+ALT+TAX: when AI takes the keyboard on tax returns with Sage

Event information

This webinar is brought to you in partnership with Sage.

The tax return isn’t what it used to be - and that’s a good thing. As MTD for Income Tax brings new demands, AI and automation have a vital role to play in easing the workload and transforming how tax compliance gets done. In this session, experts explore how accountants can stay ahead of MTD by using Sage’s Authentic Intelligence - AI built with accountants, for accountants.

Discover how MTD and AI are transforming tax returns, freeing your team from admin, and unlocking smarter, faster, value-driven workflows — ready for the April 2026 deadline and beyond.

This is AI that works for you — built with lived experience, grounded in trust, and ready to deliver impact.

Key benefits

• See what the 2026 MTD tax return really looks like (spoiler: it’s not what you think).
• Discover how AI is moving from assistive to agentic and why that’s good news for your workflow.
• Delve into how authentic AI can help mitigate the workload impact of MTD, freeing you to focus on value, not volume.

About the speakers

Chris Downing, Director for Accountants and Bookkeepers, Sage Chris joined Sage having been a partner at a top 100 accountancy firm. He brings nearly 20 years of hands-on experience and strategic insight into the profession, coupled with an inspiring passion for adopting technology and the practical application of AI to improve reporting, drive innovation, and help practices succeed with initiatives like Making Tax Digital.

CPD hours

ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this webinar could contribute up to 1 hour of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

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Costs

There is no charge to attend this event. ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join.