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Tax & SARS
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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SAICA has asked National Treasury to clarify how provisional taxpayer status is determined and to provide relief where obligations only become clear after year-end. The proposal is not law, but it highlights practical cash-flow and compliance risks for businesses with irregular income.
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SARS now allows taxpayers, registered representatives and tax practitioners to request the unmerging of incorrectly merged eFiling cases online. Businesses should review their tax profiles after any correction.
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SARS has introduced several changes to the 2026 trust income-tax return process. Trustees and tax representatives should review their records now, rather than waiting until the 22 January 2027 filing deadline.
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SARS has amended the customs rules for accredited clients, extending a key period from six to 18 calendar months with retrospective effect from 1 September 2025. Importers and exporters should review affected applications, records and internal compliance calendars.
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Businesses that submit third-party data to SARS have until 31 October 2026 to report information for the period ended 31 August. Accurate data matters because SARS uses it to pre-populate and assess tax returns.
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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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SARS has announced amendments to the rules governing accredited customs clients, with retrospective effect from 1 September 2025. Importers should monitor the final Government Gazette notice and review supporting records, authorisations and customs-control procedures.
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SARS has revised its Authorised Economic Operator accreditation policy, including transitional arrangements and an extended transactional period. Importers should review their customs records, authorisations and internal controls.
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