SARS 2026 Reference Guides
Quick-reference guides for the 2026 tax year: brackets, deadlines, ITR12, ITR14, provisional tax, auto-assessment, and Registered Representative claiming. Verified against the SARS Filing Season notice and 2026/27 tax tables.
Guides
SARS Tax Brackets 2026/27 - Personal Income Tax Tables
Complete SARS 2026/27 personal income tax brackets (1 March 2026 - 28 Feb 2027). All 7 marginal bands from 18% to 45%, primary rebate, tax threshold under 65, plus how to read your marginal rate.
SARS Tax Season 2026 - Opening Dates and ITR12 Deadlines
SARS Tax Season 2026 for individuals: auto-assessment around 21 July 2026, manual filing opens early July, closes 23 October. Provisional taxpayers have until 31 January 2027.
SARS Provisional Tax Dates 2026 - First, Second and Top-Up Deadlines
Provisional taxpayer deadlines for the 2026 tax year: first IRP6 by 31 August 2025, second IRP6 by 28 February 2026, optional top-up by 30 September 2026. Plus who counts as a provisional taxpayer.
ITR14 Deadline 2026 - SARS Company Tax Return Filing Dates
ITR14 company tax return deadlines for the 2026 tax year. February year-end companies must submit by 28 February 2026 (1 year after year-end). Plus what triggers penalties and how the deadline shifts for non-February year-ends.
SARS Auto-Assessment 2026 - What to Do When You Get One
SARS auto-assessment for 2026: dates, what triggers one, how to accept or dispute, 40 business-day deadline. Plus the 20 October 2026 payment deadline if you owe extra.
SARS Registered Representative - Why Your Pty Won't Show on Your eFiling
After registering a Pty Ltd, SARS gives you a tax number but doesn't auto-link the company to your eFiling. You must claim it as the Registered Representative first. Step-by-step process and common rejections.
Tools
- Income tax calculator - calculate PAYE, take-home, medical credits using 2026/27 brackets
- Tax compliance calendar - every VAT, PAYE, provisional and AR deadline
- Two-pot calculator - savings-pot withdrawal tax estimate
- VAT calculator - add or remove 15% VAT
- Turnover Tax calculator - micro-business alternative to income tax
Related
- Company registration guides - SARS-after-CIPC walkthrough
- Two-pot retirement system
- SASSA guides - if SARS debt is offsetting SASSA-SRD eligibility
General SARS guidance for the 2026 tax year. Not tax advice. Always check the latest SARS Filing Season notice for confirmed dates. Last verified 2026-05-14. For your specific situation talk to a registered tax practitioner.