The 2026 SARS Filing Season is almost here, and preparation now can save you time, stress, and costly mistakes later. Whether you’re an employee, business owner, investor, expatriate, or trustee, knowing your deadlines is the first step toward staying compliant.

KEY FILING DATES TO DIARISE NOW

  • Auto Assessments: 1 July – 12 July 2026
  • Non-Provisional Taxpayers: 13 July – 23 October 2026
  • Provisional Taxpayers & Trusts: 13 July 2026 – 22 January 2027

ARE YOU A PROVISIONAL TAXPAYER?

Many taxpayers don’t realise they fall into this category.

You may be a provisional taxpayer if you earn income from:

✔ Rental properties
✔ Investments
✔ Freelance or consulting work
✔ A business or side hustle
✔ Foreign income

Not sure? MyTAX can help determine your filing obligations before SARS does.

DO YOU KNOW YOUR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS?

Many taxpayers are surprised to discover:

  • Outstanding tax returns
  • Historical SARS penalties
  • Unresolved tax debt
  • Incorrect taxpayer information
  • Tax residency issues

A compliance review before filing season can identify and resolve these issues before they become costly problems.

WHAT’S NEW FOR FILING SEASON 2026?

SARS has introduced several improvements designed to simplify filing:

  • Less Capturing: More third-party information will be prefilled on your return.
  • Improved Tax Residency Questions: Additional guidance has been introduced to help taxpayers correctly disclose residency status.
  • WhatsApp Functionality: Receive assessments, statements, and upload supporting documents directly through WhatsApp.
  • Enhanced eFiling Experience: A cleaner, easier-to-use platform with quicker access to important documents.
  • Reduced Verification Delays: New declaration checks aim to identify issues before submission.

 

Contact us today and enter Filing Season 2026 with confidence.