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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Online Traveller Declaration
All travellers entering or leaving South Africa through any air, land, sea, or rail port of entry must submit an online declaration before travelling, starting from 1 July 2026. This is part of a whole-of-government effort to improve cross-border monitoring and risk management.
The document's recorded date is 1 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Travellers entering or leaving South Africa through any air, land, sea, or rail port of entry must submit an online traveller declaration before travelling, with effect from 1 July 2026.
Reference
IT-AE-36-G05
Closing Date
1 July 2026
Updated Guides for Filing Season 2026
SARS has released updated guides covering various aspects of the ITR12 return, including Section 11G and Section 20A of the Income Tax Act, 1962, and the pre-population of returns based on residency. These guides support accurate and efficient tax filing.
The document's recorded date is 1 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The updated guides provided below contain details regarding Section 11G and Section 20A of the Income Tax Act, 1962, as well as the pre-population of the ITR12 return based on a taxpayer’s residency, among other topics.