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2026 filing season, mapped clearly.
The flyer supplied for this project correctly identifies the main individual and provisional filing windows. The trust start date is shown here using SARS’s published 2026 guidance: 19 September 2026.
Official-date cross-check
The dates that matter.
1–12 Jul 2026
Auto-Assessment NoticesReview the assessment carefully. If you agree, no return may be required.
Status13 Jul–23 Oct 2026
Non-provisional individualsFiling window for taxpayers who are not auto-assessed and must submit.
Status13 Jul 2026–22 Jan 2027
Provisional taxpayersFiling deadline extends to 22 January 2027 where applicable.
Status19 Sep 2026–22 Jan 2027
TrustsSeparate start date published by SARS for trusts.
StatusAlways confirm the category that applies to you. Filing dates do not by themselves determine whether you are required to submit a return.
Document checklist
Start gathering before you start filing.
Select the taxpayer type below for a practical starter checklist. Your actual requirements may differ depending on your circumstances.