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.
Non-provisional taxpayers who still need to submit their 2026 income tax returns have until 23 October 2026. Businesses should help employees and owner-managers confirm their personal tax obligations, supporting documents and SARS profile details before the deadline.
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.