SARS Tax Calendar 2025/2026
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Key SARS deadlines for 2025/2026: Non-provisional tax returns are due 21 October 2025. Provisional taxpayers must file by 23 January 2026. First provisional tax payment is due 29 August 2025, second by 27 February 2026. VAT returns are due on the 25th of the month following each bi-monthly period. Monthly PAYE (EMP201) is due by the 7th of the following month. EMP501 annual reconciliation is due 31 May 2025.
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Common questions about SARS filing dates and payment deadlines
For non-provisional individual taxpayers, the deadline to file via e-filing is 21 October 2025. Provisional taxpayers (those who earn income not subject to PAYE) have until 23 January 2026 to submit their income tax return.
Provisional tax is paid in two (or optionally three) instalments. The first payment is due 6 months after the start of your year of assessment (e.g. 29 August 2025 for a February year-end). The second payment is due at the end of your year of assessment (e.g. 27 February 2026). An optional third top-up payment may be made within 7 months after year-end to avoid interest charges.
VAT201 returns and payments are due by the 25th of the month following each bi-monthly VAT period. For example, the return covering January–February is due 25 March, March–April is due 26 May, and so on. Monthly VAT filers submit by the 25th of each following month.
Missing a SARS deadline can result in administrative penalties for late filing (fixed amounts based on taxable income) and interest charged at the prescribed rate on any tax amounts outstanding. SARS may also issue estimated assessments. It is important to file on time even if you cannot pay in full — a payment arrangement can be made, but late filing penalties are separate.
There are two EMP501 reconciliation periods per year. The annual reconciliation (covering the full tax year from 1 March to 28/29 February) is due by 31 May each year. The interim reconciliation (covering 1 March to 31 August) is due by 31 October each year.