Updated guide: SARS Payment Rules
16 October 2026 – The SARS Payment Guide has been amended to include Investec Bank as the designated banking institution for the processing of Global
SARS 2025/26 Annual Report is now available
16 October 2026 – The SARS 2025/26 Annual Report has been published and is now available on the Annual Reports & Strategic Plans webpage. The
The latest Monthly Tax Digest newsletter is now available
15 October 2026 – In the October 2026 issue we look at the Employer Interim Reconciliation Filing Season 2026 and remind Non-Provisional Individual Taxpayers of
Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Tariff Amendments 2026
15 October 2026 – Customs and Excise Act, 1964: The tariff amendments notice, scheduled for publication in the Government Gazette, relate to the following: With
Updated: SARS Service Centres open on Saturdays
15 October 2026 – This will be the last Saturday (17 October 2026), on which SARS service centres will be open to assist taxpayers with filing
Customs – Updated policy for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
15 October 2026 – The Accreditation Policy for the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme has been revised to align with the inserted Rule 64E to
Legal Counsel – Preparation of Legislation – Draft Documents for Public Comment
14 October 2026 – Customs and Excise Act, 1964 Draft Amendments to Rules – Insertion of rules 74B relating to advance rulings Due date for
SARS to Host Webinar on Traveller Declaration Requirement on 14 October 2026
13 October 2026 –Â SARS will host a stakeholder webinar to provide practical guidance on the South African Traveller Declaration requirement and the related South African
Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Income Tax Notices 2026
13 October 2026 – Income Tax Act, 1962: Publication of notice R7839 in Government Gazette 55221 of 19 August 2026, setting the requirements and conditions
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