Integritax

The halfway mark is upon us...just in time to keep you warm as the winter chill sets in is the June edition of the Integritax journal - which promises to send warm sensations throughout. With a wide variety of articles, there is bound to something that peaks your interest.

To access the full journal, click this link https://magazine.accountancysa.org.za/publication/?i=865857&p=0&view=issueViewer

1) Auto assessment: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 to Sunday, 12 July 2026
2) Non-provisional individual taxpayers: Monday, 13 July 2026 to Friday, 23 October 2026
3)Provisional taxpayers: Monday, 13 July 2026 to Friday, 22 January 2027
4) Trusts: Monday, 13 July 2026 to Friday, 22 January 2027

For additional details on what has changed in the 2026 filing season, follow this link - https://www.sars.gov.za/latest-news/get-ready-for-filing-season-2026/

ITR14 Dormant company returns – there was an error message that popped up on attempts to submit dormant company returns, requesting that ‘Classes of shares’ be completed. We understand that this error was fixed, but should this pop-up window keep appearing, please log a query on the SAICA member portal for escalation to SARS.

Orange being the new black should in no way mean you committing a criminal offence. Join us as we unpack the do's and don'ts should you wish to avoid criminal sanctions as a tax practitioner.

Secure your seat https://my.saica.co.za/event-and-seminar/event-details/?id=18b3fd30-8039-f111-88b5-7ced8d76ef54

Taxpayers are warned of the latest scam where fraudsters (either via SMS or email) make claims that amounts are owed to SARS. These communications are often titled ‘Settlement notification’ or ‘Final demand’, with requests that a link is clicked to facilitate payment. Should you wish to verify whether any amounts are indeed due to SARS, it is advisable that you verify via e-Filing as opposed to clicking any links. Follow this link for an example of this scam.
https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Docs/Scams/SARS-SCAM-394-Tax-Settlement-Notification-13-May-2026.pdf

If you have been experiencing difficulty registering for the newly introduced GMT, please take note of the below communication from SARS. Should you require assistance ensuring you remain tax compliant, please do not hesitate to contact SARS directly or submit a query via our Member Portal for escalation to them.

Avoid the chill as winter announces its arrival earlier than usual and snuggle up with the May edition of the Integritax journal. This edition includes a firm favourite (SARS updates), which includes content on the new trust tax administrative non-compliance penalty, updates to SARS’ tax directive interface, and public benefit organisation status withdrawals.

The full journal is available from https://magazine.accountancysa.org.za/asa-may-2026/page-66

Africa unite....IMF and the OTO hosting the Nigerian Tax Ombud (which is newly established and came into operation in Jan 2026) as part of a knowledge sharing initiative.

As would be expected, SAICA was present to share our insights and welcome the new ombud into their role.

With the 2026 tax return filing season slowly approaching, make sure you have your finger on the pulse of whether you are required to submit a return and if so, when you need to do it by.

For further details, refer to SARS' official public noticehttps://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Legal/Legal-LSec-TAdm-PN-2026-03-Notice-7422-GG-54598-Notice-to-submit-returns-for-the-2026-year-of-assessment-30-April-2026.pdf

Tax Directives Legislative Changes and System Enhancements

SARS recently implemented enhancements to the tax directive functionality to correct certain errors and give effect to legislative changes. Whilst we welcome the updates, there do seem to be a few errors currently experienced.

Some tax practitioners and employers have been unable to request directives following the update. It seems that this can potentially be resolved by activating the tax directive tax type again.

In addition, there have been a few complaints that it is not possible to view historical tax directives issued. Directives denied, with reasons thereto can apparently still be viewed.

These issues have been referred to SARS and we await feedback.

For more details on the enhancements: https://lnkd.in/dJaXSBRH