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How to inform SARS that you ceased to be a South African Tax Resident

  Written by Elani  

Step 1: Please log into your SARS eFiling profile

Step 2: Click on "Home" on the top menu

Step 3: Click on "SARS Registered Details" and then on "Maintain SARS Registered Details" on the l...



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How to submit a Request for Extension on eFiling

  Written by Nicci  

Step 1:

Log into your SARS eFiling pofile.

Step 2:

Navigate to your Tax Return which was auto-assessed.

You can do this by clicking "Returns" (top menu), then "Returns History" (side menu), then "Personal Income Tax ITR12" , then select the the relevant ITR12.

You will see the



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Auto-Assessed Taxpayers: Missed the SARS filing deadline?

  Written by Nicci  

If you were auto-assessed by SARS, your deadline to submit a tax return was 20 October 2025. If you still want to submit a Tax return but did not file by this date, don’t panic, you can still sort it out. But you can’t just file late. You first need to request an extension.

Step 1: Request an Extension

Go to SARS eFiling and navigate to your Income Tax Work Page for 2025....



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How FNB clients can simplify tax season and save

  Written by Patrick  

At FNB, your financial wellbeing is always a priority. Tax season is an important part of that journey, but it’s also a time that many people find stressful or overwhelming. That’s why FNB has partnered with TaxTim, South Africa’s trusted digital tax assistant, to make filing simpler, faster, and even more rewarding.

Why Filing Correctly Matters

Filing your ta...



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Tax Returns made easy with Nedbank & TaxTim

  Written by Ursula  

Tax Returns made easy with Nedbank & TaxTim
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How to deactivate two-factor verification on SARS eFiling

  Written by Nicci  

1. Please login to your SARS efiling profile 



2. Provide the One-Time Pin.



3. Select the "My profile" button on the left-hand side.

4. Select the Profile and Preference Setup on the drop-down.

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How to update your contact details on eFiling

  Written by Alicia  

Please read the steps below to update your contact details on your SARS eFilng profile:

1. Go to www.sarsefiling.co.za

2. Log into your eFiling profile:

3. Click on



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SARS refund on hold - do not have the historic tax returns

  Written by Nicci  

I don't have copies of my outstanding tax returns for previous years, SARS has put my refund on hold

Tax Directive Error Affecting Certain Retirement Fund Transfers

  Written by Nicci  

TaxTim is aware of a tax directive issue between SARS and certain retirement funds where some fund transfers are incorrectly being treated as taxable events. One of the funds affected, Alexander Forbes, has confirmed that it is aware of the error and is working with SARS to resolve it.

The problem arises when retirement funds are transferred  from one fund to another.  These should not be taxed, but the error ha...



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How to Estimate Your 1st Provisional Tax Payment

  Written by Patrick  

So, it’s that time of year again and SARS wants a payment. But how much are you actually supposed to pay, and how do you even begin to figure that out? That’s where this guide comes in. We’ll walk you through the full process of estimating your income, calculating what you owe, and understanding what it all means, step by step.

Quick tip: Don’t confuse your total income with your taxable income. You’re only taxed on profit, what’s left after you subtract business expenses.

It’s the amount left after you subtract your business expenses, the actual costs you had to pay to earn that income...



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Tax returns made easy with Capitec Live Better & TaxTim

  Written by Ursula  

Tax Returns made easy with Capitec Live Better & TaxTim<...


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TaxTim Calculator Android and iOS App

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Foreign Nationals and Non-Residents: Important SARS Update for this Tax Season

  Written by Alicia  

SARS (the South African Revenue Service) has made recent changes regarding how foreign nationals and some non-resident taxpayers are handled in the tax system. These changes affect both current tax residents without SA ID numbers and individuals who have since left South Africa.

What's Changed?

Previously, SARS assessed taxpayers based on their location while earning income. This allowed many foreign nationals living and worki...



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Non-Residents: Please read this before you submit your tax return

  Written by Nicci  

If you are a non-resident for tax purposes but SARS still has you on record as a South African tax resident, you will face unexpected challenges when filing your tax return this season.

In prior years, SARS allowed taxpayers to file as non-residents even if their RAV01 profile still reflected them as residents. However, SARS has introduced changes this tax season: you will ...



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Important Tax Filing Reminder: Don't Miss the Deadline

  Written by Nicci  

If you're a salary-only employee (i.e non-provisional taxpayer), your tax filing deadline is 20 October 2025. But, if you do fall into the provisional taxpayer category, your deadline extends to 19 January 2026.

However, it's super important to note that if you were auto-assessed, then your deadline is 20 October 2025 even if you qualify as a provisional taxpayer.

Now, if you're thinking about waiting until the later deadline next year and consider yourself a ...



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Why don't I get a tax deduction for Out of Pocket Medical Expenses?

  Written by Marc  


Tax season always throws up some interesting and confusing calculations, but for many, the most confusing of all is how medical aid contributions and Out of Pocket medical expenses are treated.

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Tax Guide For Beginners

  Written by Ursula  



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Do your Tax Return Quickly and Easily in South Africa!

  Written by Evan  

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Small Business Tax

  Written by Evan  

TaxTim for Companies
TaxTim now offers the ITR14 Tax Return for Small Businesses with turnover up to R1 million.
Our built-in calculations for depreciation, capital gains, doubtful debts and prepaid expenses amongst others enable you to...


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Frequently asked questions

  Written by Evan  

Frequently asked questions What makes TaxTim the fastest, easiest way to submit your tax return What is TaxTim? TaxTim is your very own digital tax assistant. He is here to help you complete and submit your tax return as quickly and easily as possible to SARS. Think of him as an all-in-one tax practitioner in a box :) ...


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Why TaxTim is better than doing tax alone

  Written by Evan  

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  Written by Evan  

Cookie information How TaxTim uses cookies to provide a customised experience Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by the websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. The use of cookies is now standard for most websites...


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Make Tax Easy with Old Mutual Rewards

  Written by Evan  

Tax Returns made easy with Old Mutual Rewards & TaxTim
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Make tax easy with Sanlam Reality and TaxTim

  Written by Evan  

Tax Returns made easy with Sanlam Reality & TaxTim
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