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Sage unveils UK’s first MTD AI Agent, giving accountants time back and confidence in compliance
LONDON, September 23, 2025--Sage (FTSE:SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the UK’s first MTD for Income Tax Agent. Revealed at Accountex Manchester, the new AI-powered agent will transform the complexity of quarterly updates into a single, end-to-end workflow, giving accountants and their clients confidence that nothing has been missed.
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