Tax Practitioner Connect Issue 75 September 2026
Official source
Source domain: sars.gov.za
Collected on 29 September 2026
Always confirm details on the official source before acting.
What this means
What this document offers
Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.
VAT Modernisation
Stakeholders can comment on SARS’s VAT Modernisation initiative by the stated date.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders
- How to act on it
- Submit comments on VAT Modernisation through the SARS process referenced in the issue.
- Closes
- 16 October 2026
Show the line this came from
Stakeholders are invited to comment on VAT Modernisation by 16 October 2026.
Third-Party Data Bi-Annual Submission Period
Approved third-party data providers can submit taxpayer information for the reporting period ending 31 August 2026, supporting SARS tax administration and pre-population of returns.
- Who it is for
- approved third-party data providers and submitting entities
- How to act on it
- Submit the required taxpayer information to SARS before the submission deadline.
- Closes
- 31 October 2026
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
The SARS Third-Party Data Bi-Annual Submission period runs from 1 September to 31 October 2026 .
Employer Interim Declarations (EMP501)
All employers must reconcile their declarations for the first six months of the reconciliation year and submit their EMP501 during the interim reconciliation period.
- Who it is for
- all employers
- How to act on it
- Reconcile the 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.
Show the line this came from
Employer Interim Declarations (EMP501): 21 September to 31 October 2026
Trust Filing Season
Trustees and registered representatives of provisional and non-provisional trusts can submit the Income Tax Return for Trusts (ITR12T) during the stated filing period.
- Who it is for
- trustees and registered representatives of provisional and non-provisional trusts
- How to act on it
- Submit the ITR12T through the SARS trust return process, including the eFiling guidance referenced in the document.
- Closes
- 22 January 2027
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
The Trust Filing Season runs from 19 September 2026 to 22 January 2027 and applies to both provisional and non-provisional trust taxpayers.
Updated Guides for Trust Returns
SARS makes available a step-by-step guide for completing a trust return via eFiling and a comprehensive guide to the Income Tax Return for Trusts.
- Who it is for
- trust taxpayers, trustees and registered representatives
- How to act on it
- Use the updated guides referenced under Trust Filing Season.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
See the updated Guides: Step by Step Guide to Complete your Trust Return via eFiling Comprehensive Guide to the Income Tax Return for Trusts
Update Security Contact Details on eFiling Without Logging In
Taxpayers can use a new secure option to update their security contact details on eFiling without logging in.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers who need to update their security contact details
- How to act on it
- Use the secure eFiling option to update security contact details without logging in.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
Taxpayers Can Now Update Their Security Contact Details on eFiling without Having to Log in
SARS’s Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) Updated Guide
SARS provides an updated guide to its Voluntary Disclosure Programme.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers and tax practitioners seeking VDP guidance
- How to act on it
- Consult the updated VDP guide referenced in the issue.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
SARS’s Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) Updated Guide to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Functionality on eFiling
SARS Service Centres Open on Saturdays
Taxpayers can use extended Saturday opening hours at SARS service centres for help with filing income tax returns before the Individual Filing Season deadline.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers filing Income Tax returns
- How to act on it
- View the service-centre schedule and find the nearest SARS service centre.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
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.
Updated Guide to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Functionality on eFiling
SARS provides updated guidance on the Tax Compliance Status functionality on eFiling.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers and tax practitioners using the TCS functionality
- How to act on it
- Consult the updated TCS guide referenced in the issue.
The document's recorded date is 16 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Show the line this came from
Updated Guide to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Functionality on eFiling
Key Takeaways
- Tax Practitioner Connect Issue 75, September 2026
- Trust Filing Season: 19 September 2026 to 22 January 2027
- Third-party data submissions: 1 September to 31 October 2026
- Employer Interim Reconciliation: 21 September to 31 October 2026
- Individual Filing Season deadline: 23 October 2026
- VAT Modernisation comments due by 16 October 2026
- EMP501 submissions on eFiling or e@syFile™ Employer
- South African Revenue Service
- SARS
- eFiling
- e@syFile™ Employer
Dates
Closing Date
16 October 2026