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Tax Season 2026 opening date and deadlines
Tax Season 2026 The wait is over! SARS has officially announced the filing dates for the 2026 Tax Season. Auto-Assessments: 1 July – 12 July 2026 Auto-
Read moreCrypto Gains? Don’t Risk a SARS Surprise in February
Between year-end deadlines and the December break, crypto is easy to ignore, until SARS doesn’t ignore it. If you’re a South African provisional ta
Read moreNew SARS Crypto Rules: The Big Shift Coming in 2026
“South Africa is proposing new international reporting rules that will give SARS significantly greater visibility into your crypto transactions beginning
Read moreUnderstanding the Assets and Liabilities Section in Your Tax Return
The assets and liabilities section in the annual tax return (ITR12) needs to be completed if you: earn self-employment income or are an independent contracto
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Cryptocurrency Income: Yes, you should be declaring it on your tax return!
As most of us know by now, cryptocurrency is not real but virtual money.(endpreview) Any income received or accrued from cryptocurrencies are taxable because S
Read moreSARS clamps down on crypto investors
For months, SARS has been clear about its plan to clamp down on crypto investors. While many may be under the impression that crypto is going under the radar, S
Read moreFAQ: Cryptocurrency and Tax
Does SARS regard cryptocurrency as a real currency? No - SARS does not regard cryptocurrency as a currency, but rather as an intangible asset. In fact, t
Read moreCrypto investors are on SARS’ hitlist
Earlier this year, SARS reached out to cryptocurrency platforms to access their lists of clients and information in its bid to clamp down on the wealthy. Many
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