Employer Reconciliation South Africa | EMP501 2026 Guide
SARS Employer Reconciliation 2026: What South African Employers Need to Know For South African employers, keeping payroll records accurate is about more than making sure employees are paid correctly each month. Those records also need to align with what has been declared and paid to SARS. The 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation period gives employers an […]
Provisional Tax in South Africa: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before 31 August
Many business owners only think about tax when it’s time to submit an annual tax return. However, for provisional taxpayers, one of the most important tax deadlines of the year arrives much sooner. The first provisional tax payment is generally due by 31 August for taxpayers with a February year-end. Missing this deadline or submitting […]
SARS Filing Season 2026: What South African Taxpayers Need to Know
July marks one of the most important periods on the South African tax calendar: SARS Filing Season 2026. For individuals, provisional taxpayers, trusts, and business owners, this is the time to review tax affairs, check SARS auto-assessments, gather supporting documents, and make sure returns are submitted correctly and on time. For many taxpayers, SARS has […]
Why Your Business Needs Monthly Financial Reports (Not Just Year-End Statements)
Running a business without regular financial insight is like driving without a dashboard. You may be moving, but you don’t really know how fast, how far, or whether you’re about to run into trouble. Many South African business owners only look at their numbers once a year — usually when it’s time to submit financial […]
February Provisional Tax: Don’t Let a Guess Cost Your Business Money
The 2nd Provisional Tax deadline is 28 February — and this is where SARS penalises mistakes. For many South African small and medium-sized businesses, February is the highest-risk month of the tax year. The 2nd Provisional Tax submission, due by 28 February, is where SARS expects your company’s most accurate estimate of taxable income for […]
How Small Businesses in South Africa Should Prepare Their Finances in January
January marks the beginning of a fresh financial year for many small businesses in South Africa. After the festive break and year‑end rush, this month presents a golden opportunity to reset, reorganize, and get your financial affairs in order. Whether you’re a start‑up finding your footing or an established SME planning ahead, taking proactive steps […]