Tax and SARS
SARS case highlights the long tail of company tax debt
A 2 October 2026 High Court judgment highlights why business restructures, asset transfers and historic tax debts require careful professional review.
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Tax & SARS
SARS guide brings creator income into sharper tax focus
SARS has issued new guidance explaining how social media influencers and content creators should treat cash, barter benefits, platform income, provisional tax, VAT and business records.
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Tax & SARS
New REIT tax rules raise the bar for property companies
SARS has published requirements for companies seeking to qualify as a REIT, including asset, rental income, leverage, distribution and governance tests. Property groups should assess their financial reporting and tax controls before the rules apply to a new year of assessment.
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Tax & SARS
SARS updates provisional tax guide: what SMEs should check
SARS has updated its Guide for Provisional Tax to explain how it may challenge unsupported estimates. Businesses should ensure their provisional tax calculations can be justified and that supporting records can be supplied within 10 business days.
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Tax & SARS
INSIGHT: June year-end companies should start ITR14 preparation now
Companies with a June financial year-end may have until 31 December 2026 to submit their ITR14 returns. Starting the tax pack early can help finance teams resolve missing records, reconcile balances and reduce last-minute filing risk.
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Tax & SARS
Insight: Make Tax Compliance Status a Monthly SME Control
A valid SARS Tax Compliance Status can support access to tenders, funding and commercial opportunities. SMEs should treat it as an ongoing control, not a once-off certificate request.
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Tax and SARS
SARS eFiling unmerge function: fix duplicate company profiles before filing
SARS now allows taxpayers, registered representatives and tax practitioners to request the unmerging of incorrectly combined entity records directly on eFiling. Businesses should review their profiles before submitting tax returns or making payments.
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Tax & SARS
SARS eFiling security: protect your business tax access
A practical insight for South African businesses on protecting SARS eFiling access, verifying suspicious messages and keeping security contact details current.
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