SARS Tax Filing Season 2026: Important Dates and How to File Your Tax Return
South Africa’s SARS Tax Filing Season 2026 is underway, and taxpayers should make sure they know the important dates and requirements before submitting their returns.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has provided the filing dates and information taxpayers need for the 2026 tax season.
When is SARS Tax Filing Season 2026?
According to SARS, the important filing periods include:
- Auto Assessments: 1 July to 12 July 2026
- Non-provisional taxpayers: 13 July to 23 October 2026
- Provisional taxpayers: 13 July 2026 to 22 January 2027
- Trusts: 19 September 2026 to 22 January 2027
Who needs to submit a tax return?
Whether you need to submit a tax return depends on your circumstances and income.
SARS provides information about who is required to submit an individual income tax return and how taxpayers can determine whether they need to file.
How to file your SARS tax return
Taxpayers can submit their returns electronically using SARS eFiling or the SARS MobiApp.
Before submitting your return, make sure your personal information, banking details and supporting information are correct.
SARS says taxpayers should review their information carefully and submit accurate returns.
What has changed for the 2026 tax season?
SARS has introduced changes to the 2026 filing season, including changes relating to prefilled information and certain tax-return questions.
Taxpayers should check their SARS assessment carefully and provide additional information or supporting documents when required.
Don’t wait until the deadline
Taxpayers should avoid leaving their tax return until the last minute.
Submitting early gives you more time to correct problems, provide supporting documents and resolve questions with SARS.
Important SARS dates
Non-provisional taxpayers: 13 July – 23 October 2026
Provisional taxpayers: 13 July 2026 – 22 January 2027
Always check SARS for the latest official information because filing requirements and dates can change.
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