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Tax and SARS
SARS has reminded small businesses that using a tax practitioner does not transfer responsibility for the accuracy of submissions. SMEs should strengthen their practitioner checks and approval controls.
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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 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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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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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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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 is seeking stakeholder input on a proposed digital VAT model. VAT vendors should review the consultation paper and assess how e-invoicing, e-reporting and system integration could affect their processes.
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SARS has released e@syFile Employer version 8.0.2_418 with an updated EMP501 form. Employers and payroll administrators should confirm their software version and validate payroll data before submitting reconciliations.
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SARS has published e@syFile™ Employer release notes for version 8.0.2_418. Employers should confirm that their payroll software is updated and complete their EMP501 reconciliation before 31 October 2026.
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