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Source domain: sars.gov.za
Collected on 8 September 2026
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Apply for Income Tax Exemption with correct Exempt Institution category
Entities must choose the correct Exempt Institution category when applying for Income Tax Exemption. Choosing the wrong category will result in application rejection.
The document's recorded date is 1 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The incorrect category selection will result in SARS declining the application. The entity may submit a new application with the correct category selected.
Reference
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/tax-exempt-institutions/tax-exempt-institutions-connect-issue-12-august-2026/
Closing Date
1 March 2026
Submit IT3(d) third-party data for Section 18A tax-deductible receipts
Approved Section 18A entities must submit IT3(d) third-party data for all tax-deductible receipts issued to donor taxpayers, including details on donations of property made in kind.
The document's recorded date is 1 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
All approved Section 18A entities must submit IT3(d) third-party data for all Section 18A tax-deductible receipts issued to donor taxpayers.
Correct 'Nature of Entity' registration for Income Tax Exemption
Entities must ensure they select the correct 'Nature of Entity' when registering for Income Tax. If incorrectly registered, they must visit a SARS Taxpayer Service Centre to amend it.
The document's recorded date is 1 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
If the entity selects the incorrect, or non-qualifying, Nature of Entity when registering for Income Tax, the entity must book an appointment to visit the closest SARS Taxpayer Service Centre to amend the “Nature of Entity”.
