Resolve the Sage Error 3318

Sage 50 accounts production is a premium solution offered for practicing accountants. This software simplifies the process of creating the year-end account for various kinds of businesses from multiple industries. Error 3318 is related to a corporation tax that comes up when users try to submit corporation tax through Sage 50 software.

The exact error is shown…

3318 – The period to which this Returns Accounts applies does not coincide with the effective from/to dates of the referenced Accounts Taxonomy.

Causes for Sage Corporation Tax Error

The Sage error 3318 occurs when you try to submit Sage Corporation Tax. The following message may appear: The period to which this Return’s Accounts applies does not coincide with the effective from/to dates of the referenced Accounts Taxonomy. Please correct and re-submit.

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Dealing with the Persistent Sage Error 3318: Tax Return Fail

Once you’ve updated the software successfully, follow the steps provided below:

• Convert Files to FRS (Financial Reporting Council) 102
• Complete the prerequisites for the FRS
• File in iXBRL account
• Complete filing online

Step 1: Repair the software

If the software isn’t starting or is throwing another exception error, then files for the software may be damaged. In such a case, we can easily repair these files.

• Log into Windows through an administrator account
• Open Control Panel
• Select Programs and Features
• In the Program and Features window, select Sage Account Productions
• Now, click on repair
• The repair process will start. Once it finishes, restart your system.

Repairing the software on Windows is quite easy and can be done without the setup.

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Step 2: Update Sage Accounts Production

Sage 50 regularly releases updates for Sage Accounts Production to introduce new features as well as to tackle bugs and errors. These updates can be installed directly from the software, or by downloading the update files manually.

• Once the installation has finished, restart your system.
• Log into Sage 50 Accounts Production with an administrator Account
• From the top menu, select Help
• Click on Check for Updates
• If any updates are available for the current version, then click on Update Now.