FDT Financial Architects

15/10/2026

Tax deadline reminder: Friday, 23 October 2026

If you're a non-provisional taxpayer and SARS didn't auto-assess you, your 2026 tax return is due by Friday, 23 October 2026. That's only 8 days away.

✔ Who must file by 23 October: Non-provisional taxpayers, mostly salaried individuals, who were not auto-assessed. If you were auto-assessed and agree with the outcome, you don't need to do anything.

✔ Late penalties: If you miss the deadline, SARS can charge a fixed penalty of R250 to R16,000 per month, depending on your taxable income. It keeps recurring until the return is submitted, for up to 35 months.

✔ Provisional taxpayers: If you earn income other than a salary, such as from a business, rental or investments, you have until 22 January 2027. If SARS auto-assessed you and you disagree, you can amend and submit by the same date.

✔ Trusts: Trust returns (ITR12T) are due by 22 January 2027. Remember to include the trust's beneficial ownership information.

Don't leave it until the last day, because eFiling gets very busy close to the deadline. Let FDT Financial Architects help you get your return in on time.

📧 [email protected] | 📞 076 489 7118 | 🌐 www.fdtfin.co.za

14/10/2026

Travelling soon? SARS now requires every traveller to declare online before crossing the border.

The SARS Traveller Management System (SATMS) is the new online system for customs declarations. Here's what you need to know:

✔ Who: Everyone entering or leaving South Africa by air, land, sea or rail. That includes SA citizens, residents, visitors, children and infants. A parent or guardian can submit for a minor.

✔ When: Submit no more than 24 hours before you depart. If your trip has stops, the 24 hours count from the last leg to South Africa.

✔ How: On the SARS Customs Online Traveller Declaration page, the free SATMS app (Google, Apple and Huawei stores), the SARS MobiApp, or by scanning a QR code at the port of entry.

✔ What to declare: Goods above your duty-free allowance, commercial goods, and cash or bearer negotiable instruments above the legal limit. Everyday personal items don't need to be declared.

✔ Foreign-registered vehicles: Since 1 June 2026, these must be declared too, including vehicles registered in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and eSwatini. Take a certified copy of the registration papers, and the bank's or owner's written permission if applicable.

Keep your SARS confirmation on your phone or printed out for the border. If you don't declare, or declare incorrectly, you could face delays, goods being held or penalties.

Questions about SARS compliance? Talk to us.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 076 489 7118 | 🌐 www.fdtfin.co.za

07/05/2026

🚨 2026 TAX FILING SEASON DATES ARE HERE! 🚨
Stay ahead of deadlines and avoid unnecessary penalties by submitting your tax returns on time. ⏰📄

At FDT Financial Architects, we’re ready to assist individuals, companies, provisional taxpayers, and trusts with professional, reliable, and stress-free tax services.

📌 IMPORTANT 2026 TAX SEASON DEADLINES

✅ Non-Provisional Individual Taxpayers
🗓 Friday, 23 October 2026

✅ Provisional Individual Taxpayers
🗓 Friday, 22 January 2027

✅ Trusts
🗓 Friday, 22 January 2027

💡 Don’t wait until the last minute!
Get your documents ready early and let us help you submit accurately and efficiently.

✔️ Tax Returns
✔️ Provisional Tax
✔️ Trust Tax Services
✔️ SARS Queries & Compliance
✔️ Financial & Accounting Support

📞 Contact us today:
📧 [email protected]
📱 076 489 7118
🌐 [www.fdtfin.co.za](http://www.fdtfin.co.za)

23/03/2026

🚨Big SA Tax Update for 2026

03/02/2026

📅 27 Feb 2026 – Provisional Tax Due
If you earn income beyond a salary — like rental, freelance, or investment income over R30 000 per year — your 2nd provisional tax payment is due.

Avoid penalties. We’ll handle it for you.

📧 [email protected]
📞 076 489 7118
🌐 fdtfin.co.za

24/09/2025

🚨 ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS! 🚨
Is your business making R1 million or more in turnover over any 12-month period (not just a financial year)? Or do you expect to hit that target soon?

💥 If yes — your business must be registered for VAT with SARS.
This is not optional. It's a legal requirement under South African tax law.

🔍 Don't wait until it's too late. Get compliant, avoid penalties, and keep your business on the right side of the law.

✅ Already there or getting close? It’s time to register for VAT.

📩 For assistance, contact us at FDT Financial Architects:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 fdtfin.co.za

03/07/2025

📣 We're Hiring – Short Term Full-Day Bookkeeper (Xero Focused)
📍 Remote | Cape Town | FDT Financial Architects

FDT Financial Architects, an accounting and tax firm in Cape Town, is looking for a Temporary Full-Day Bookkeeper & Admin Assistant to join our team.

🟡 This role is ideal if you:
✅ Are highly proficient in Xero for daily processing
✅ Can work independently and manage multiple client accounts
✅ Have a stable internet connection

🛠 Main Responsibilities:

* Daily bookkeeping in Xero
* VAT & payroll submissions on e-Filing
* General admin and client support

🔍 We’re looking for someone with:

* Proven Xero processing experience (minimum 2 years preferred)
* Solid bookkeeping & admin background
* Strong working knowledge of e-Filing
* Excellent communication and organisational skills

💸 Salary Range: R10 000 - R15 000 (Experience dependant)
📧 Apply: Send your CV + short cover letter to [email protected]

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18/06/2025

📣 2025 Tax Season – Important Dates to Remember! 📣

It’s that time of year again – make sure you’re ready for the 2025 tax season! 🗂️✅

📌 Key Dates:

🕐 Auto-Assessments:
7 – 20 July 2025
(SARS will automatically assess selected taxpayers. Keep an eye on your SMS or email!)

🕐 Filing season opens for non-provisional taxpayers who were not auto-assessed:
21 July – 20 October 2025

🕐 Provisional Taxpayers:
21 July 2025 – 19 January 2026

Need help filing your return or checking your assessment? Let the experts handle it!

📞 Contact us at FDT Financial Architects
📧 [email protected] | 📱 076 489 7118
🌐 www.fdtfin.co.za

12/06/2025

📣 We're Hiring!

Bookkeeper & Admin Assistant

📍 Hybrid | Cape Town | FDT Financial Architects
FDT Financial Architects – a small, dynamic accounting and tax firm based in Cape Town – is on the lookout for a Bookkeeper & Admin Assistant to join our growing team. If you're skilled in Xero and know your way around SARS e-Filing, we’d love to hear from you!

🔹 What you’ll do:
✅ Daily bookkeeping using Xero
✅ VAT & payroll submissions on e-Filing
✅ Work with multiple clients on their day-to-day bookkeeping

🔹 What we’re looking for:
📌 Experience in bookkeeping
📌 Xero proficiency
📌 e-Filing knowledge (a must!)
📌 Strong admin & communication skills

💼 Hybrid working conditions – enjoy the flexibility of working from both home and our Cape Town office.

💸 Salary: Negotiable based on experience
📧 To apply, send your CV & a short cover letter to [email protected]

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28/05/2025

The subsequent effects on economy of the recent VAT increase cancellation

The value-added tax (VAT) plays a crucial role in the economic framework of South Africa. Recently, the government announced the cancellation of a proposed VAT increase, a decision that has significant implications for consumers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This article delves into the background of VAT in South Africa, the context of the proposed increase, the government’s rationale for its cancellation, and the subsequent economic effects of the VAT increase cancelled on various sectors of the economy. The cancellation of the VAT increase cancelled alleviates concerns surrounding higher living costs and reinforces the government’s commitment to protecting consumers during financially challenging times.
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The cancellation of the VAT increase cancelled in South Africa has significant economic effects, impacting both consumers and businesses alike.