Government Connect Issue 38 September 2026
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Source domain: sars.gov.za
Collected on 29 September 2026
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VAT Modernisation
Stakeholders can comment on VAT Modernisation by the stated date.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders
- How to act on it
- Submit comments on VAT Modernisation to SARS; the document does not state the submission method.
- Closes
- 16 October 2026
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Stakeholders are invited to comment on VAT Modernisation by 16 October 2026.
SARS Service Centres Open on Saturdays
SARS service centres are available on Saturdays to help taxpayers file their Income Tax returns before the Individual Filing Season deadline.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers filing Income Tax returns
- How to act on it
- Attend a SARS service centre on a Saturday. Use the published schedule or find your nearest SARS service centre.
- Closes
- 23 October 2026
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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SARS service centres will open on Saturdays to help taxpayers with filing their Income Tax returns ahead of the Individual Filing Season deadline of 23 October 2026.
Employer Interim Declarations (EMP501)
Employers can complete their interim reconciliation for the first six months of the reconciliation year and submit the EMP501.
- Who it is for
- all employers
- How to act on it
- Reconcile declarations for 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026 and submit the EMP501 on eFiling or e@syFile™ Employer. Employers with fewer than 50 employees may use eFiling.
- Closes
- 31 October 2026
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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The Employer Interim Reconciliation submission period is from 21 September to 31 October 2026 .
Third-Party Data Bi-Annual Submission Period Now Open
Approved third-party data providers can submit taxpayer information for the reporting period ending 31 August 2026.
- Who it is for
- approved third-party data providers and submitting entities
- How to act on it
- Submit the required taxpayer information to SARS; the document directs readers to the Third-Party Data webpage for more information.
- Closes
- 31 October 2026
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Approved third-party data providers are required to submit taxpayer information for the reporting period ending 31 August 2026.
Trust Filing Season
Trustees and registered representatives can submit Income Tax Return for Trusts (ITR12T) for provisional and non-provisional trusts.
- Who it is for
- trustees and registered representatives of provisional and non-provisional trusts
- How to act on it
- Submit an Income Tax Return for Trusts (ITR12T). The document points readers to eFiling, the Trusts webpage and FAQs for Trusts.
- Closes
- 22 January 2027
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The Trust Filing Season runs from 19 September 2026 to 22 January 2027 and applies to both provisional and non-provisional trust taxpayers.
SARS’s Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) Updated Guide
SARS provides an updated guide to its Voluntary Disclosure Programme.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers seeking information about the Voluntary Disclosure Programme
- How to act on it
- Use the updated guide referred to in the Government Connect issue.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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SARS’s Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) Updated Guide
Updated Guide to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Functionality on eFiling
SARS provides an updated guide explaining the Tax Compliance Status functionality on eFiling.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers using eFiling
- How to act on it
- Use the updated guide referred to in the Government Connect issue.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Updated Guide to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Functionality on eFiling
Taxpayers Can Now Update Their Security Contact Details on eFiling without Having to Log in
Taxpayers can update their security contact details on eFiling without logging in.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers
- How to act on it
- Use eFiling to update security contact details without logging in.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Taxpayers Can Now Update Their Security Contact Details on eFiling without Having to Log in
Key Takeaways
- Government Connect Issue 38 – September 2026
- Trust Filing Season: 19 September 2026 to 22 January 2027
- Third-Party Data submission period: 1 September to 31 October 2026
- Employer Interim Reconciliation (EMP501): 21 September to 31 October 2026
- Individual Filing Season deadline: 23 October 2026
- VAT Modernisation comments due by 16 October 2026
- Trustees and registered representatives must submit ITR12T
- Employers must submit EMP501 on eFiling or e@syFile™ Employer
- South African Revenue Service
- SARS
Dates
Closing Date
16 October 2026