budget 2026 your tax tables and tax calculator
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Budget 2026: Your Tax Tables and Tax Calculator

Budget 2026 has brought long-overdue relief to taxpayers by not imposing VAT or income tax hikes and by adjusting the tables for tax rates, rebates and credits for inflation. Of course, some tax hikes were always going to happen: inflation-linked increases on sin taxes took effect on 25 February already and the fuel levies also increased. This selection of official SARS Tax Tables and other useful resources will help clarify your tax position for the new tax year. Then follow the link to Fin 24’s Budget Calculator (just follow the four-step process) to do your own calculation.
budget 2026 what it means for you and your business
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Budget 2026: What it Means for You and Your Business

Taxpayers will enjoy long-awaited tax relief with much good news contained in the 2026 Budget. It scrapped the previously announced R20 billion in tax increases, and instead provides relief for taxpayers, assists small businesses and encourages savings by adjusting various tax brackets, caps and limits. There is also real optimism about the country’s economic growth prospects. So much so that Budget 2026 has been called a fiscal turning point for SA, as important milestones are achieved. Read more good news from the Budget here…
february provisional tax deadline how to avoid stiff underestimation penalties
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February Provisional Tax Deadline: How to Avoid Stiff Underestimation Penalties

The second provisional tax deadline for the 2026 financial year is just days away on 27 February 2026. This is an important and tricky deadline, because this second provisional tax estimate must be quite accurate (within 80–90% of actual taxable income) to avoid SARS’ stiff under-estimation penalty. Find out how we can help you to meet this important deadline with the highest accuracy.
surviving trust tax season 2025 – and beyond
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Surviving Trust Tax Season 2025 – And Beyond

“Trustees remain accountable for all tax matters of a trust, regardless of the economic activity of the trust.” (SARS) The official trust filing season for the 2025 year of assessment is now open for both provisional and non-provisional…
top complaints against sars – and how we help you avoid them
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Top Complaints Against SARS – And How We Help You Avoid Them

The most common complaints against SARS (unsurprisingly, delayed refunds are at Number 1) are referred to as ‘systemic issues’ because they impact so many taxpayers. We don’t just apply our expertise to help you avoid known systemic issues in your routine SARS interactions. We are also ready to fast-track the resolution of systemic issue complaints through the Office of the Tax Ombud.
busting the accounting myths that are burying your business
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Busting the Accounting Myths That are Burying Your Business

Accounting isn’t just something to worry about during tax season. It’s the engine room of every decision you make, from whether you can hire, to when you should scale. Sadly, far too many businesses still cling onto accounting myths that affect every decision they make. These aren’t dramatic mistakes. They’re assumptions picked up over time that feel right but hold you back. It’s time to clear them out – and start seeing your business the way it really is.
the 2025 tax filing season opens on 7 july
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The 2025 Tax Filing Season Opens on 7 July

The Tax Filing Season for the 2024/2025 year of assessment will officially open on 7 July 2025. Find out here what the deadlines are and which of them apply to you. Also discover what to do if you are auto assessed – and if you are not. Hot tip: streamline your 2025 tax season by simply relying on our expertise.
tax avoidance vs tax evasion toeing the line
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Tax Avoidance vs Tax Evasion: Toeing the Line

There’s a thin line between tax avoidance, which is legal, and tax evasion, which is a tax crime. Every taxpayer, corporate or individual, has the right and duty to ensure they don’t pay any more tax than what is legally required – but tax evasion can result in hefty penalties and even jail time. In this article we establish where the line is, and why it is best navigated with the help of your accountant.
Closing the Gap using building blocks.
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Mind The Tax Gap! Here’s How…

Increased funding allocated in Budget 2025 will enable SARS to zoom in on an estimated R800 billion in unpaid taxes in South Africa, including a substantial so-called “tax gap” of uncollected taxes. For taxpayers, this means more scrutiny, enquiries, verifications, and audits – and more stringent debt collection measures. Here's how we can help you mind the “tax gap” by maintaining complete compliance and taking immediate action if your tax affairs become the subject of SARS’ scrutiny.
budget 2025 how it affects you and your business
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Budget 2025: How It Affects You and Your Business

The proposed VAT increase of 0.5% in 2025 and another 0.5% in 2026 is the big news from Budget Speech 2025. The increase is strongly opposed by political parties within and outside the GNU – but it is only one way in which individual and corporate taxpayers will bear the brunt of another substantial Budget shortfall. Here’s a brief overview of how the tabled Budget 2025 proposals will impact individuals and businesses (if they come into effect). Professional tax advice has never been more important.