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Background reading on tax obligations. ClearComply does not file SARS returns — we match this work to an accountant.
SARS Is Running a Secret Enforcement Operation and Most South African Business Owners Have No Idea
SARS launched Project AmaBillions — 1,500 new debt collectors targeting R518.2bn in undisputed tax debt, paired with SARS 3.0 AI-driven risk profiling. 330+ employers are in an active ETI court case. The four employer-specific risks in the crosshairs (ETI abuse, misclassified contractors, fringe benefits, travel claims), plus how third-party appointment notices let SARS debit your bank account without a court order.
Read articleVAT Registration Threshold 2026: South Africa Raises Limit to R2.3 Million From Today
From 1 April 2026, the compulsory VAT registration threshold increases from R1 million to R2.3 million. Whether you should deregister, the deemed output tax trap, and the Turnover Tax connection.
Read articleTax Compliance Status PIN: What Replaced the Tax Clearance Certificate in South Africa
The physical tax clearance certificate no longer exists. Here is how to apply for a TCS PIN on eFiling, what SARS checks, and what to do if your profile is red.
Read articleSmall Business Corporation Tax Rates 2026: How to Qualify and Save
SBC tax rates start at 0% on the first R95,750. Qualifying criteria, the full rate table, SBC vs Turnover Tax, and the risks that cost you SBC status.
Read articleHow to Register for VAT in South Africa 2026: Voluntary vs Compulsory Explained
The compulsory threshold is now R2.3 million, voluntary registration opens at R120,000. How to register on eFiling, what documents you need, and whether voluntary registration makes sense.
Read articleSARS eFiling: How to Register and Set Up Your Profile for a Company
How to register on eFiling, add the correct tax types, appoint a public officer, and file your first ITR14 — step by step.
Read articleProvisional Tax for South African Small Businesses: A Plain-Language Guide for 2026
Provisional tax is not a separate tax — it is a system for paying income tax in advance. Who must pay, the 2026/2027 deadlines, how to calculate it, and how to avoid SARS penalties.
Read articleSARS IT3(BO): What South African Partnerships Must Do Now to Stay Compliant in 2026
SARS has launched the IT3(BO) eFiling form for partnerships. Miss the annual submission and your partners can't file their ITR12. Act now.
Read articleSARS Trust Tax Penalties Start 4 May 2026: What Every Trustee Must Do Now
SARS imposes admin penalties on trusts from 4 May 2026 for outstanding ITR12T returns. Here's what trustees must do before the deadline hits.
Read articleSARS eFiling Registration in 2026: What Every South African Business Owner Must Do Now
Not registered on SARS eFiling? You can't request a Tax Compliance Certificate or pay SARS electronically. Here's exactly what to do in 2026.
Read articleR4.7m VAT Fraud Conviction: What South African Business Owners Must Know in 2026
A Gqeberha businessman pleaded guilty to R4.7m VAT fraud via SARS eFiling. South African SMEs must understand the real consequences of non-compliance.
Read articleSARS Digital VAT Model 2026: What South African Businesses Must Know Before October
SARS is redesigning VAT administration with e-Invoicing and real-time reporting. Here's what SA businesses must know before the 16 October 2026 deadline.
Read article2026 Draft Tax Amendment Bills: What South African SMEs Must Know Now
SARS and National Treasury released the 2026 Draft TLAB. Here's what South African SME owners must understand — and do — before these changes bite.
Read articleYour SARS Tax Compliance Status Can Cost You a Government Contract in KwaZulu-Natal (2026)
KZN Health suppliers must show a valid SARS PIN or lose the contract. Here's what tax compliance status means for SA SMEs bidding on government work.
Read articleSARS Is Changing the Rules for Non-Compliant Taxpayers in South Africa — What SMEs Must Know in 2025
SARS is drafting new rules to help non-compliant taxpayers fix customs and excise defaults. Here's what South African SMEs need to do before the window closes.
Read article2026 Draft Tax Amendment Bills: What South African SMEs Must Know Before the Changes Take Effect
SARS and National Treasury have published the 2026 Draft TLAB. Here's what South African SMEs must know and do before these tax changes take effect.
Read articleSARS Can Now Freeze Your Bank Account: What South African Business Owners Must Know in 2025
New tax laws give SARS power to freeze your bank account without warning. Here's what South African SMEs must do right now to stay protected.
Read articleSARS Small Business Tax Registration in South Africa: What Every SME Must Know in 2026
Unregistered with SARS? South African SMEs face penalties and lost contracts. Learn the exact steps to register, comply, and stay ahead in 2026.
Read articleSARS Filing Season 2026: What Government Employers and Partnerships Must Do Now
SARS Filing Season 2026 is open. Miss the EMP501 deadline or botch your Beneficial Owner Register and SARS will make non-compliance hard and costly. Act now.
Read articleSARS Small Business Tax Compliance in South Africa: What Every SME Must Do in 2026
SARS is tightening the net on small business tax compliance in 2026. Here's what every South African SME must do to avoid penalties and stay compliant.
Read articleSARS Tax Practitioner Registration 2026: What SMEs and Practitioners Must Know Now
SARS is tightening tax practitioner registration in 2026. Risk-based verification, new IT3(BO) forms and deregistration risks explained for SA SMEs.
Read articleIgnore SARS at Your Peril: What Late Tax Filing Can Cost Your Business in 2026
Missing a SARS filing deadline can cost you up to R16,000 per month for 35 months. Here's what South African SMEs need to know about 2026 tax season penalties.
Read articleSARS Auto-Assessment 2026: What Happens If You Ignore Your Auto-Assessment
SARS auto-assessed over 1.9 million taxpayers for 2026. Ignoring your auto-assessment could cost you penalties and interest. Here's what to do now.
Read articleSARS Auto-Assessment 2025: Why Ignoring Your Pre-Filled Tax Return Could Cost You
SARS is auto-assessing 6 million taxpayers from 1–12 July. Accepting without checking could cost you. Here's what to verify before the deadline.
Read articleSARS Launches New Waiting Room for Auto Assessments 2025: What South African Taxpayers Must Know
SARS has launched a new online Waiting Room for auto assessments. Find out how it affects your tax compliance and what to do before tax season 2025.
Read articleFake SARS Emails and SMS Scams Are Surging in 2025 — Here's How to Protect Your Business
Fraudsters are impersonating SARS with fake emails and SMS messages. Learn how to spot scams, avoid penalties, and protect your business this tax season.
Read articleSARS 2026 Phased Filing Season: What South African Taxpayers and SMEs Must Know Now
SARS has launched its 2026 phased filing season. Miss your window or file out of turn and face penalties. Here's what SA businesses must do now.
Read articleSARS Tax Compliance Status: What Every South African SME Must Know in 2026
SARS is actively checking tax compliance status. Non-compliant SMEs face blocked tenders, banking issues and penalties. Find out what to do now.
Read articleSARS Tax Season 2026 Launches Next Week: Check Your Banking Details Now or Risk Delayed Refunds
SARS Tax Season 2026 launches next week. Check your banking and contact details now or risk delayed refunds and compliance issues. Act before it's too late.
Read articleSARS Auto-Assessments 2025: Why Accepting Without Checking Could Cost You Thousands
SARS auto-assessments contain errors that reduce refunds or increase tax bills. Here's what South African taxpayers must check before accepting in 2025.
Read articleSARS 2026 Filing Season Is Open: What SMEs Must Know About Auto-Assessments and Penalties
SARS has launched the 2026 Filing Season. Miss a deadline or ignore your auto-assessment and face steep penalties. Here's what SA taxpayers must do now.
Read articleSARS 2026 Filing Season: What Every South African Taxpayer Must Know Before 1 July
SARS has confirmed the 2026 Filing Season opens 1 July with a phased structure — miss your phase deadline and administrative penalties compound monthly. Here is what every South African taxpayer must know before the season begins.
Read articleSARS VAT Threshold Doubles to R2.3 Million: What Every South African SME Must Do Now (2026)
SARS raised the VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million from 1 April 2026. Find out what this means for your SME and whether you need to act now.
Read articleSARS AI Has Already Blocked R100 Million in Improper Outflows — And It's Coming for Non-Compliant Taxpayers Next (2026)
SARS AI has blocked R100m+ in improper outflows and is expanding. Here's what it means for your business and how to stay compliant in 2026.
Read articleSARS Tax Season 2026: What South African SMEs Must Do Before Filing Opens
SARS is changing how tax season works in 2026. Find out what South African SMEs must do now to avoid penalties and filing delays. Read the full breakdown.
Read articleSARS 2026 Tax Filing Dates: What SMEs Without Automatic Assessments Must Know
SARS has confirmed July to October 2026 filing dates for taxpayers without automatic assessments. Miss the deadline and face penalties. Act now.
Read articleSARS Narrows the 'Honest Mistake' Defence: What the 2026 Understatement Penalty Changes Mean for Your Business
SARS has tightened the bona fide inadvertent error defence in 2026. Find out what the understatement penalty changes mean for SA taxpayers and SMEs now.
Read articleSARS May Already Have Calculated Your Tax: What Every South African Business Owner Must Check in 2025
SARS can assess your tax, issue a debt, and start enforcement action before you've logged into eFiling. Here's what every South African business owner must check before the 2025 tax season catches them out.
Read articleGlobal Minimum Tax South Africa: What MNEs Must Do Before 16 March 2026
SARS launches Global Minimum Tax on eFiling from 16 March 2026. MNE groups with €750m+ turnover face new 15% minimum tax obligations. Act now.
Read articleSARS Small Business Tax Changes 2026: New Thresholds, VAT Rules and What SMEs Must Do Now
SARS raised VAT and Turnover Tax thresholds from 1 April 2026. Miss the update and your SME risks penalties. Here's what changed and what to do now.
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