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Government Connect Issue 35 June 2026

South African Revenue ServiceRef: https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/government/government-connect-issue-35-june-2026/

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Source domain: sars.gov.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a June 2026 issue of Government Connect from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that provides updates and guidance for taxpayers and practitioners. It covers Global Minimum Tax (GMT) requirements, Filing Season 2026 changes, PAYE Employer Reconciliation BRS, AA88 Employer Guide updates, EMP501 webinar recording, eFiling Tax Directive functionality, and confirming contact details, along with scam alerts and reporting unprofessional conduct resources. It includes details on GMT filings (GMT01, GMT02), payment timelines, and new guides related to GMT submissions.

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tax return submission opportunity

Submit Global Minimum Tax Return (GMT01) and GMT02 on eFiling

Multi-National Enterprises must submit the Global Minimum Tax Return (GMT01) together with the Global Minimum Tax Declaration form (GMT02) and the tax calculation for the relevant fiscal year of liability, using the eFiling channel.

Who it is for
Multi-National Enterprises (MNEs) liable for Global Minimum Tax
How to act on it
Submit the GMT01 and GMT02 and the relevant tax calculation via the eFiling channel.
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A Multi-National Enterprise (MNE) must submit the Global Minimum Tax Return (GMT01), together with the Global Minimum Tax Declaration form (GMT02) and the tax calculation for the relevant fiscal year of liability.
webinar recordingOngoing

Watch the EMP501 webinar recording (held on 23 April 2026)

SARS provides a recording of the webinar held on 23 April 2026 regarding Employer Reconciliation (EMP501) submissions.

Who it is for
Employers and practitioners involved in Employer Reconciliation (EMP501) submissions
How to act on it
Access the webinar recording referenced in the issue.
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Recording of the Webinar Held on 23 April 2026 Regarding Employer Reconciliation (EMP501) Submission
tax payment opportunity

Pay Global Minimum Tax (GMT) via eFiling

An MNE or Domestic Constituent Entity can make the GMT payment through the eFiling channel within the stated submission and payment periods.

Who it is for
Multi-National Enterprises (MNEs) or Domestic Constituent Entities (DCEs) making GMT payments
How to act on it
Make the GMT payment through the eFiling channel.
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The GMT payment may be made by a Multi-National Enterprise (MNE) or Domestic Constituent Entity (DCE) through the eFiling channel.
reporting guidance resourceOngoing

Report unprofessional conduct using the step-by-step video

SARS provides a new step-by-step video showing how to report unprofessional conduct.

Who it is for
Members of the public or SARS stakeholders who need to report unprofessional conduct
How to act on it
Use the step-by-step video on how to report unprofessional conduct.
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New Step-by-Step Video on How to Report Unprofessional Conduct
published guidance documentOngoing

Use the SARS Payment Rules guide for GMT payments (GEN-PAYM-01-G01)

SARS says the Payment Rules guide has been updated for GMT payments.

Who it is for
Taxpayers and practitioners making GMT payments
How to act on it
Use the external guide titled “SARS Payment Rules – External Guide GEN-PAYM-01-G01”.
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A new guide to submit GMT Returns has been developed and the Payment Rules guide has been updated.
published guidance documentOngoing

Use the guide to submit GMT Returns on eFiling (GMT-GEN-01-G02)

SARS provides a new external guide to help you submit Global Minimum Tax (GMT) Returns on eFiling.

Who it is for
Taxpayers and practitioners submitting GMT Returns on eFiling
How to act on it
Use the external guide titled “GMT-GEN-01-G02 – Guide to submit Global Minimum Tax (GMT) Returns on eFiling”.
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A new guide to submit GMT Returns has been developed and the Payment Rules guide has been updated.
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Confirm contact details on eFiling

SARS highlights the importance of confirming your contact details on eFiling and includes guidance on how to do so.

Who it is for
Users of eFiling who need to confirm their contact details
How to act on it
Follow the guidance “How to Confirm Your Contact Details on eFiling” to confirm your details on eFiling.
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How to Confirm Your Contact Details on eFiling

Facts

Reference

https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/government/government-connect-issue-35-june-2026/

Key Takeaways

  • organization: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
  • title: Government Connect Issue 35 (June 2026)
  • topics: Global Minimum Tax (GMT), GMT01, GMT02
  • filing_timeline: GMT returns due 15 to 18 months after fiscal year end
  • submission_channels: eFiling
  • guides_updated: GMT submission guide, GMT payment rules guide
  • other_updates: PAYE Employer Reconciliation BRS 2026/2027, AA88 Employer Guide, EMP501 webinar (23 April 2026), Tax Directive functionality
  • risks_alerts: Tax Settlement Notification scam
  • resources: step-by-step video on reporting unprofessional conduct

Dates

Closing Date

23 April 2026