Enhancements to AEOI Reporting
23 September 2026 – SARS is enhancing its systems to implement the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) amendments introduced through CRS Schema 3.0 by the Organisation
Updated: SARS Service Centres open on Saturdays
23 September 2026 – Selected SARS service centres will open on Saturdays to assist taxpayers with filing their Income Tax returns ahead of the Individual
Latest Government Connect newsletter is now available
23 September 2026 –Â This edition highlights key dates and requirements for taxpayers, employers, trusts, and third-party data providers, including Trust Filing Season, bi-annual Third-Party Data
Latest Tax Practitioner Connect newsletter is now available
23 September 2026 –Â This edition highlights key dates and requirements for taxpayers, employers, trusts, and third-party data providers, including Trust Filing Season, bi-annual Third-Party Data
Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein – SARS and Office of the Tax Ombud visit from 1 – 3 October 2026
23 September 2026  – SARS and the Office of the Tax Ombud will be visiting the Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein to assist taxpayers with tax
Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution & Judgments – High Court 2028-2026
23 September 2026 – Tax Administration Act, 2011: Cuba Dumakude v Bidvest Bank Limited and Another (054716/25) [2026] ZAGPPHC (8 September 2026) The principal issues
VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper Now Available in Additional South African Languages
22 September 2026 – SARS has published translated versions of the VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper in several South African languages for greater accessibility and stakeholder
Excise: Enhanced Diesel Refund Registration
22 September 2026 – As part of the ongoing Customs Modernisation Programme, Diesel Refund registration is being separated from VAT registration. A new automated platform
Global Minimum Tax: New Administration Capabilities for Affected Multinational Enterprise Groups
21 September 2026 – SARS has improved its Global Minimum Tax (GMT) administration to help affected Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Groups meet their obligations under the
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