Taxation Blog

"Next to being shot at and missed, nothing is quite as satisfying as an income tax refund." (F.J. Raymond) SARS offers a range of rebates, incentives and deductions that can significantly reduce the tax you need to pay, if you know where to look. The challenge is...

07 September | PAYE submissions and payments 19 September | Start of Trust Filing Season 2026 25 September | VAT manual submissions and payments 29 September | Excise duty payments 30 September: VAT electronic submissions and payments PIT Provisional Tax payments CIT...

“Provisional tax is merely an advance payment of a taxpayer’s normal tax liability.” (SARS) For many taxpayers, it feels as if you’re making income tax payments all the time. It’s not far from the truth because, in South Africa, provisional taxpayers make two...

07 August | PAYE submissions and payments 25 August | VAT manual submissions and payments 28 August | Excise duty payments 31 August | VAT electronic submissions and payments 31 August | VAT electronic submissions and payments 31 August | PIT Provisional Tax payments...

From 01 July 2026 all travellers entering and exiting RSA will be required to complete the declaration online via SARS Traveller Management system App within 24 hours before departure - this includes travel by air, land, sea or rail. The customs declaration requires...

    Note: Copyright in this publication and its contents vests in DotNews. A Client Connection Service by DotNews | © DotNews. All Rights Reserved. | Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No...

    Note: Copyright in this publication and its contents vests in DotNews. A Client Connection Service by DotNews | © DotNews. All Rights Reserved. | Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No...

07 July: PAYE submissions and payments   24 July: VAT manual submissions and payments   30 July: Excise duty payments   31 July:   VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable     Note: Copyright...

"The Power of Done starts with knowing when to act." (SARS) The 2026 Tax Season officially opens on 13 July 2026 for the 2025/2026 year of assessment, covering the period between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026. During filing season, taxpayers must complete and...

June Taxes:   05 June | PAYE submissions and payments 25 June | VAT manual submissions and payments 29 June | Excise duty payments 30 June: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable End of the 2nd fiscal quarter  ...

With effect from 01 March 2026, South African Revenue Service (SARS) has implemented new regulations regarding Section 18A receipts. These changes are as follows:  Expanded Donor Information: Mandatory information for all donors: Nature (individual, company, trust),...

The Minister of Employment and Labour has published a new earnings threshold in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). New threshold is R269,600.90 per annum (approximately R22 466.00 per month). The old threshold from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2026...