This is a nightmare, you can't tag ixbrl accounts on SAPA until they are approved but can't run a CT600 to send to approve without a watermark unless you start the tagging on CT software, then you have to lie and say "accounts not attached" to get that far and then when approved by client on the new really long pack it produces we have to start the tagging and filing process again. Too much room for error and means we are wasting time. Not sure why this has been added. The watermark I was told was to stop someone editing the PDF but nowadays anyone can edit anything with the powers of AI so not sure this will fix anything. Please remove.
Amy Riley
SCT v7.1 Update
We are pleased to announce the coming availability of SCT v7.1.
This update introduces a number of enhancements to document generation and client approval workflows, providing greater flexibility when preparing documents for review and submission.
What's Included
Returns & Computations
New option to include or remove the "Not for client approval" watermark when generating PDF outputs.
Updated watermark option labels for improved consistency.
Client Approval Packs
Reinstated document selection options when creating a client approval pack.
Users can choose which documents to include:
Online Filing Declaration
CT600 and Supplementary Pages
iXBRL Corporation Tax Computations
Other PDF Attachments
Additional Workflow Messaging
Added a confirmation message when creating a customised client approval pack.
The message provides additional information about the selected pack contents before creation.
Listening to Feedback
We regularly review feedback from customers and partners to help shape future improvements. Following feedback received since the release of SCT v7.0, we have made a number of adjustments in v7.1 to provide greater choice and flexibility within these workflows while continuing to support firms in preparing returns and related documents.
Thank you for your continued feedback and support.
Keep an eye out for the auto update prompt for when this update becomes available.
Pleaase remove the watermark. We do not go to clients with the accounts on one day for approval, then generate the CT600 and go back to the client and say here's another document to sign. They are all done on the same day and the watermark needs to at the very least be optional so that it can be removed from what the client signs
Please make arrangements for the water mark to be removed. It is unnecessary and unworkable. We tend to send prepared CT and computations and Financial Statements for approval before submission.
We attach the XPRL and Tax Computations when we submit the approved documents.
I don't think it is helpful to provide the XPRL and other docs to the client.
Please revert to original or give us the option so that we can send to clients for approval without the confusion of the watermark stating 'not for client approval'
I would like to know which numpty developer came out with this idea! Needs sacking. This is just a pathetic and extra time wasting! Revert back to original ASAP!!
Please remove the watermark - creating havoc - clients don't want to sign something that says "not for client approval"
Please remove the auto-fill watermark and leave for us to add if necessary.
Agree with comments below. It is nonsense to send a client a document that says 'Not for client approval' for approval.
I completely agree with everything said below. We do not have this issue on personal tax, so why should it be on CT? We send the CT600 to a client for approval at the same time as the accounts, so there is no need for a watermark in the view return section.
Agree with both these comments, you have to do the filing process twice just to get a non watermark document and even then it is both computation and return in one PDF. This is too time consuming and the old way was perfectly fine as it was. Please give us the option to opt out at least of this new way.
Dear Sage Support Team,
I wish to formally raise serious concerns regarding the recent change introduced in the latest version of Sage Corporation Tax, where the “Not for Client Approval” watermark has been made compulsory.
This change is creating significant operational difficulties for all users within our practice. The watermark is unnecessary for our workflow and is adversely affecting productivity by introducing additional manual steps and avoidable delays in processing the work
The forced inclusion of this watermark is:
Disrupting established operational procedures
Increasing processing time for every case
Creating confusion during internal and client-facing reviews
Causing inefficiencies across teams handling large volumes of tax computations and reports when required on single day
What was previously a smooth and efficient process has now become time-consuming and cumbersome solely because of this mandatory feature.
We strongly request that Sage immediately:
Remove the compulsory watermark requirement, or
Provide users with the option to disable it through settings/preferences.
Software updates should improve operational efficiency, not create additional administrative burdens for users. This issue is affecting day-to-day work significantly and requires urgent attention.
We urge Sage to treat this matter as a priority and release an immediate fix or configuration option in the next update.
We look forward to your prompt response and resolution.
Kind regard
Pinkal Shah
Doshi Accountants