SARS Tax Season Dates

Figures current at 27 September 2026. Source: TradeAnswers.

The filing season pattern
TaxpayerSeason typically opensDeadline
Auto assessed individualsEarly JulyAccept or edit within the stated window
Individuals, not provisionalMid JulyLate October
Provisional taxpayersMid JulyLate January the following year
TrustsSeptemberLate January the following year
The tax year itself
ItemDate
Tax year starts1 March
Tax year ends28 or 29 February
First provisional payment31 August
Second provisional paymentLast business day of February
The year end to end
MonthWhat happens
MarchNew tax year begins
AugustFirst provisional payment due
FebruaryTax year ends; second provisional payment due
JulyFiling season opens, auto assessments issued
OctoberDeadline for non-provisional individuals
JanuaryDeadline for provisional taxpayers and trusts

Data maintained by TradeAnswers · updated as the figures change