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14/07/2026

A taxpayer in South Africa has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a complex VAT fraud scheme amounting to R62 million.

A taxpayer in South Africa has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a complex VAT fraud scheme amounting to R62 million.

14/07/2026

To avoid unnecessary complications, taxpayers should review every auto-assessment before accepting it, ensure all sources of income have been declared, verify that deductions claimed are supported by the required documentation, check that banking and personal details are up to date, respond promptly to any SARS requests for additional information and keep all supporting tax records for at least five years in case SARS requests them.

With the SARS auto-assessment deadline approaching, discover crucial tips to avoid costly mistakes and ensure your tax return is accurate.

13/07/2026

South Africans who received an automatic tax assessment from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) this month can now submit a corrected tax return if they discover that any information is missing or incorrect.

Taxpayers who were auto-assessed can amend their returns, and tax experts warn that one of the easiest mistakes to overlook could cost them valuable deductions.

13/07/2026

Need assistance with your personal or business tax compliance?

Give BAS a call on 031 464 2288 and let your problems become our business!

03/07/2026

Tax season 2026 in South Africa runs from July 1, 2026, to January 22, 2027, with specific deadlines depending on your taxpayer category.

Give BAS a call on 031 464 2288 if you need assistance with your personal or business tax compliance. Let your problems become our business!

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

One of the most immediate consequences of not filing your tax return is a monthly administrative penalty.

This penalty is charged for every month that your tax return remains outstanding and may continue for up to 35 months.

The amount payable depends on your taxable income and can range from R250 to R16,000 per month.

With South Africa's tax filing season approaching, millions face the crucial deadline to submit their income tax returns to SARS. Discover the serious financial repercussions of late filing and learn who needs to act before the deadline.

01/07/2026

Need assistance with your personal or business tax compliance? Give us a call on 031 464 2288 and let your problems become our business!

SARS Auto Assessment Notices are issued from 1 - 12 July. If you receive a notice of assessment, review it carefully.

If it's correct, you're DONE. If changes are required, submit your return via eFiling or the SARS MobiApp.
More info: https://bit.ly/4b5ppCL

01/07/2026

For the 2026 Filing Season, certain provisional taxpayers may be issued an auto-assessment. If these taxpayers are in agreement with the assessment outcome, no further action is required.

Provisional taxpayers who do not accept the auto-assessment have until 22 January 2027 to file their returns.

SARS says that it will be expanding its auto-assessments in 2026 to include select provisional taxpayers.