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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 moreSection 18A donations
Learn how Section 18A donations work in South Africa, valid certificates, the 10% deduction limit, IT3(d) reporting, employer donations and how to claim it.
Read moreFood for Thought on Subsistence Allowances
You’ve been up since 4am in order to catch yet another red-eye flight for a 9am business meeting - 1,400km away - and you’re already onto your thi
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What supporting documents do I need to submit to SARS?
What supporting documents does SARS need? See what to submit after your tax return, including travel, medical and home office claims.
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5 Reasons you Still Need to File your Tax Return
SARS 2025 tax season dates: 21 July 2025 to 20 October 2025: individual (non-provisional) taxpayers 21 July 2025 to 19 January 2026: provisional taxpayers If
Read moreThe “RA Hack†That Can Lower Your Tax Bill This Year
Every bank and investment house is telling you to “save for your future” by topping up your Retirement Annuity (RA) before the tax year ends on 28 F
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Why don't I get a tax deduction for Out of Pocket Medical Expenses?
Tax season always throws up some interesting and confusing calculations, but for many, the most confusing of all is how medical aid contributions and Out of Poc
Read moreUnpacking the Section 13sex Residential Unit Deduction
The Section 13sex residential unit deduction is a South African tax break for people who invest in new rental properties. If you build or buy new units to rent
Read moreWhy Is My Take-Home Pay Less Than My Gross Salary?
Have you ever noticed a difference between your contracted salary and the actual amount deposited into your bank account? This Q&A aims to clarify some comm
Read moreCan I claim depreciation on a car I bought for my business?
If I run a small business and buy an asset like a vehicle for R200,000 (paid in full and not financed), can I deduct the full amount from my taxable income in t
Read moreRenewable Energy Incentives for Businesses
The enhanced tax incentive recently introduced by the government, known as Section 12BA, aims to promote private investment in electricity generation from renew
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What Medical Expenses Can You Claim Back from Tax
Medical expenses are nothing to sneeze at. Private medical treatment is increasingly pushing the limits of medical aid scheme(endpreview) benefits and our walle
Read moreTax on Pension Annuites
When you retire, you’ll have a few options for how to access your retirement savings. You can take up to one-third of the total amount as a cash lump sum
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Section 12H Learnership Allowance
Training and development for employees plays a vital role in the growth and success of your business. But, finding affordable and correct tools might be where t
Read moreThe Ins and Outs of Donations Tax
Have you been the lucky recipient of a gift or donation from a generous family member or friend? Perhaps they struck it lucky on the Lotto and decided to share
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I've never been audited before. Why now?
This is a common area of concern for many taxpayers who don’t know why they are asked to submit documents to SARS after they file their tax return. (endpr
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The 3 R's: Returns, Rebates and Refunds Explained
When it comes to tax jargon, most people prefer to bury their heads in the sand instead of trying to understand all the confusing terms that tax practitioners u
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Ten Tips to Pay Less Tax
These tips are part of TaxTim's personalised recommendation tool called the Tax Health Score.(endpreview) Once you file your tax return with TaxTim, we analyse
Read moreWhere can I get my Medical Scheme Tax Certificate?
In order to complete the Medical section of your annual tax return, you will need a tax certificate from your medical scheme (if you contributed to a medical sc
Read moreHome Office Letter
COMPANY LETTERHEAD DateEmployee's Full NameAddress To Whom It May Concern,Subject: Permission to work from home This letter serves to confirm t
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Tax on Pension Annuities
Taking a closer look at why taxpayers may be required to pay in tax on pensions or annuities on assessment and how they can avoid a repetition of this each year
Read moreHow you can avoid load-shedding while reducing your tax bill
In his Budget Speech on 22 February 2023, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana announced the introduction of tax incentives intended to encourage the rapid upta
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How to Change/Verify Your Bank Details at SARS
SARS has recently issued a new guide with regards to updating your banking details with them. This was done in order to reduce the risk of refunds being paid in
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Top Tips for Sole Props
1. Keep an accurate record of revenue and expenses You can draw up these records by way of a simple spreadsheet based on your invoices and then confirm these a
Read moreWhat to do if your tax return was rejected by SARS
If you've received a letter from SARS saying that your tax return has been rejected and you're not sure why, there could be a few reasons why this has happened.
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