June 2025

The 2025 tax filing season brings several important changes that taxpayers need to be aware of. SARS has announced that the tax filing season for non-provisional taxpayers will run from 7 July to 20 October 2025, while provisional taxpayers and trusts have until 19 January 2026 to file their returns.

Auto-Assessments Continue to Streamline Process

SARS’s auto-assessment system promises to make tax compliance easier, faster, and more convenient for millions of South Africans. However, taxpayers should remain vigilant. Taxpayers who believe that SARS has not captured all necessary information can make changes to their tax returns and submit missing information through eFiling by 20 October 2025.

Fast-Track Refunds

Good news for taxpayers expecting refunds: taxpayers owed a refund will receive it within 72 hours if all their information is correct. This represents a significant improvement in SARS’s processing efficiency.

What You Should Do Now:

• Ensure your banking and contact details are updated on SARS eFiling
• Gather all relevant tax documents early
• Review any auto-assessed returns promptly or appoint us to review your assessment
• Contact a qualified tax practitioner if you have complex tax affairs