The South African Revenue Service South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the key dates for the 2026 tax filing season
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the key dates for the 2026 tax filing season, alongside a set of system changes aimed at making tax submissions faster and more straightforward for individuals.
According to the revenue service, the filing periods are structured to support its auto-assessment system, which uses third-party data from employers, banks, medical schemes and other institutions to pre-fill taxpayer information and reduce manual filing requirements.
Auto Assessments (1–12 July 2026)
If you receive an auto assessment from SARS:
