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South African tax blog
Filing season dates, IRP5 codes, deductions, and what SARS will not allow — written against the current year of assessment, not last year’s leftover copy.
SARS Auto-Assessment 2026 — When to Accept and When to Edit
Auto-assessment is not a free pass. Check income SARS cannot see, then accept or edit before the deadline.
SARS Tax Refund - How Long Does It Take and How to Check?
Submitted your return and waiting for a refund? Here's how long it actually takes, how to check the status, and what to do if it's delayed.
How to File Your Tax Return on SARS eFiling (Step-by-Step)
A practical walkthrough of the entire SARS eFiling process - from registering your profile to submitting your ITR12 and checking your assessment.
How to Read Your IRP5 — The Codes That Change the Bill
The certificate is the year. The payslip is a month. Here is what to check before you accept a pre-populated ITR12.
IT3(b) Interest Certificates — What SARS Already Knows
If the bank sent it to SARS, the gap on your return is a gift to verification.
How to Pay SARS — eFiling, eWallet, and the Reference
Wrong reference, right amount: the debt stays open and interest runs.
ITR12 Source Codes Explained (the Ones People Mix Up)
Wrong code, right rand: SARS still thinks you told a different story.
SARS Refund Bank Details — Why the Money Went Somewhere Else
The assessment said refund. The old FNB account said otherwise.
IRP5 Source Codes People Actually Search (3605, 3702, 3926, 4001)
The certificate is a code list. Here is what the usual ones mean before you accept the pre-populate.
Should I Accept My SARS Auto-Assessment? A Checklist
Accept means you are satisfied the year is complete — not that the SMS looked official.
Do I Need to File a Tax Return in South Africa?
Not everyone in South Africa needs to file a tax return. Here's how to find out based on your income, employment type, and SARS requirements.
Find the SARS claims hiding in your bank statements
Upload bank statements. Taxzi flags lines that may qualify under SARS rules. Mixed shops stay out until you say what they were. You confirm every claim. This is guidance — not a filed return.
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