The SARS deadline is 23 October. Here’s what you actually need to do If you haven’t filed your 2026 tax return yet, the clock is ticking. Non-provisional taxpayers have until Friday, 23 October 2026. Miss it, and SARS starts charging you every month, even if you don’t owe them a…
The Bloemfontein Business Compliance Calendar: Every Deadline That Can Cost You a Contract The expensive part of missing a deadline usually isn’t the penalty. It’s the Monday morning your foreman can’t get onto a site in Bainsvlei because your COIDA letter of good standing lapsed. Or the provincial tender you…
The R80,000 mistake too many Bloemfontein business owners make Most business owners here aren’t bad with money. They’re just busy. You’re running a guesthouse, a panel shop in Hamilton, an agri-supply business out on the N1, or a practice in the CBD. Tax stays “next month’s problem” until SARS sends…
5 Tax Questions Every South African Is Googling Right Now (May 2026 Edition) Three things changed in South African tax this month. SARS gazetted the 2026 filing deadlines on 30 April. The new R2.3 million VAT threshold kicked in on 1 April. And the third two-pot withdrawal cycle opened on…
Working From Home? Here’s How South African Sole Proprietors Can Legally Slash Their Tax Bill Your spare bedroom could be worth thousands at tax time. But only if you claim it properly. If you run your business from home as a sole proprietor, SARS lets you deduct a chunk of…
Why Most South African Business Owners Only Think About Tax When It’s Too Late Let’s be honest. If you’re running a business in South Africa, tax probably isn’t the first thing on your mind when you wake up. You’re thinking about customers, cash flow, staff, and keeping the lights on.…
New VAT Threshold in South Africa: Can You Deregister for VAT if Your Turnover Is Below R2.3 Million? Recent changes to VAT legislation in South Africa have increased the VAT registration threshold, leaving many business owners asking an important question: If my business earns less than R2.3 million per year,…
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