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SARS Tax Return Deadline 2026: All Important Dates

Check the SARS tax return deadlines for 2026, including auto-assessment, non-provisional, provisional-taxpayer and trust filing dates.

August 21, 2026 at 2:18:53 PM

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Check the SARS tax return deadlines for 2026, including auto-assessment, non-provisional, provisional-taxpayer and trust filing dates.

The main SARS tax-return deadline for most salaried individuals is 23 October 2026. Provisional taxpayers and trusts have until 22 January 2027, subject to the applicable opening dates.

SARS filing dates for 2026

These dates are confirmed on the official SARS Filing Season page.

What is the SARS tax deadline for ordinary employees?

If you are a non-provisional taxpayer, your 2026 income-tax return must normally be submitted by:

Friday, 23 October 2026

A non-provisional taxpayer is generally someone who earns a salary or wage from an employer and has PAYE deducted during the year.

You may still need to file if you have deductions, allowances or additional information that SARS must consider.

What is the deadline for provisional taxpayers?

The deadline for provisional taxpayers is:

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