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HMRC tax deadline help as accountant reveals 5 key investigation triggers to avoid

An accountant on social media warned that HMRC enquiry triggers include late filings, amended returns, large director’s loan accounts, and mismatched records for UK limited companies, ahead of February 2026. Palmer posted this as an educational resource, not tax advice.
Facing the 2026 deadline, HMRC’s Making Tax Digital requires sole traders and landlords to use approved software, with Palmer warning investigations can be random.
The listed triggers include late corporation tax, VAT or PAYE filings, repeatedly amended returns, large director’s loan accounts, and mismatches with bank activity and online sales records for UK limited companies.
Using HMRC‑recognised tax tool powered by Sage’s embedded services technology will help sole traders and landlords meet new requirements, Palmer says.
Liam Palmer noted that HMRC investigations can occur at random, while HMRC says Making Tax Digital will help people keep clearer records and get their tax right.

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