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National Treasury on publication of the 2026 draft tax bills for comment

South African GovernmentRef: GOVNEWS-845350 at https://www.gov.za

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Collected on 31 July 2026

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This is a National Treasury media statement (issued 30 July 2026) announcing the publication of two 2026 draft tax bills for public comment: the 2026 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB) and the 2026 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TALAB). It explains that the draft bills implement the tax proposals made in the 2026 Budget (25 February 2026) and include technical corrections, listing key proposals under each bill. The statement invites written public comments by close of business on 28 August 2026, and provides where the draft bills and explanatory memoranda can be found (National Treasury and SARS websites).

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public consultation on draft legislationOpen

Public comment on the 2026 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB)

You can submit written comments on the 2026 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB), which contains legislative amendments to implement the tax announcements made in the 2026 Budget (25 February 2026) and includes technical corrections.

Who it is for
members of the public who want to comment on the draft tax bills
How to act on it
Submit written public comments by close of business on 28 August 2026 by email to the addresses provided in the statement.
Closes
28 August 2026
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The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) today publish, for public comment, the 2026 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB) and the 2026 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TALAB).
public consultation on draft legislationOpen

Public comment on the 2026 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TALAB)

You can submit written comments on the 2026 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TALAB), which contains the tax proposals made in the 2026 Budget (25 February 2026) and includes technical corrections.

Who it is for
members of the public who want to comment on the draft tax bills
How to act on it
Submit written public comments by close of business on 28 August 2026 by email to the addresses provided in the statement.
Closes
28 August 2026
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The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) today publish, for public comment, the 2026 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB) and the 2026 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TALAB).

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Reference

GOVNEWS-845350 at https://www.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • Issued by: National Treasury (with SARS)
  • Date of statement: 30 Jul 2026
  • Draft bills published for comment: 2026 draft TLAB and 2026 draft TALAB
  • Budget proposals implemented: 2026 Budget dated 25 Feb 2026 (Chapter 4 and Annexure C; plus technical corrections)
  • Public comment deadline: 28 Aug 2026 (close of business)
  • Comment submission emails: AnnexCProposals@zatreasury.onmicrosoft.com and acollins@sars.gov.za
  • Where to find documents: www.treasury.gov.za and www.sars.gov.za
  • Excluded proposal: “Supply of gold to banks” not included pending further consultation
  • National Treasury
  • South African Revenue Service (SARS)
  • World Customs Organisation
  • International Chamber of Commerce
  • Second-Hand Goods Act (and regulations)
  • Government of South Africa

Dates

Opening Date

30 July 2026

Closing Date

25 February 2026