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The penalty for a late income tax return is a fixed monthly amount set by your income, and it recurs for up to 35 months. Here are the actual figures.

The deadline to submit your 2026 income tax return is Friday, 23 October. If you have not filed yet, here is what to do this week and what it costs if you do not.

SARS sets out exactly what a tax invoice must contain. If one field is missing, the input VAT claim can be disallowed. Most businesses have never checked their own template.

Your tax compliance status decides whether you can tender, secure finance, or transfer funds abroad. Most business owners only discover it is red when they need it to be green.

SARS does not publish its red flags, but the patterns are well understood. Here is what draws attention, and what to do if you are selected.

If you employ anyone in South Africa, you have monthly obligations to SARS. Here is what PAYE, UIF and SDL actually mean, who must register, and what it costs.

Most South Africans know they need to keep records for SARS. Very few know exactly what to keep, how long to keep it, or when the clock actually starts.

The EMP501 interim reconciliation covers the payroll period 1 March to 31 August 2026. The submission window opens mid-September with a 31 October deadline. Here is what every employer needs to prepare.

One of the first decisions every South African entrepreneur faces is how to structure their business. Here is an honest comparison to help you decide.

If you employ anyone who works 24 or more hours per month, you are required by law to register for UIF and contribute monthly. Here is what you need to know.

This Women's Month, we celebrate the women building businesses and creating financial independence. Knowing your numbers is where it starts.

If you earn income outside of a salary, you are likely a provisional taxpayer. Your first payment for the 2027 tax year is due 31 August 2026.

Tax filing season 2026 is open. Non-provisional taxpayers have until 23 October 2026 to submit. Here is what you need to get it right.

Four legitimate deductions most South Africans never claim, not because they do not qualify, but because nobody told them.

The May–June VAT period closed 12 days ago. The eFiling deadline is 31 July. Here is where your records should be right now — and what to do if you are behind.

The May–June VAT period closed on 30 June. You now have 26 days to review your figures and submit your return before the 31 July eFiling deadline.

Your May–June VAT period closes in 2 days. Here is what you need to capture before midnight on 30 June — and your plan for the July deadline.

To all the business-owning dads out there — happy Father's Day. A quick reminder that your May–June VAT period closes on 30 June. This post will take 4 minutes. Then get back to your braai.

Your May–June VAT period closes on 30 June 2026. Most business owners only think about VAT when the deadline is days away. Here is how to make sure your records are ready.

Your May–June VAT period closes on 30 June 2026. The eFiling deadline is Friday, 31 July 2026. Now is the time to get organised — not the last week of July.

The May 30th eFiling deadline has passed. If you missed it, here's exactly what to do right now.

The eFiling deadline is Friday, May 30th. You have 6 days to submit both your March and April VAT returns. Here's your plan.

Your April VAT201 is due in 13 days—on Friday, May 30th. Here's your strategic plan to submit early and avoid the final-week rush.

Your April VAT201 is due in 8 days. This is your last chance to submit without stress. Here's your final-week game plan.

Your April VAT201 is due in exactly 15 days. Here's your focused action plan to submit early, avoid penalties, and close this task with confidence.

April is officially behind you. Here's how to make May your most organized month yet—regardless of how messy April was.

Four days left until May. Here's your focused game plan to close April cleanly and start the new month ahead of the game.

The first full month of your financial year is almost done. Here's what you need to finalize this week—and what to prepare for in May.

We're nearly two weeks into April, and the new VAT threshold has been in effect for 11 days. Here's what you should have tackled by now—and what to prioritize if you haven't.

As the new tax year begins, it's crucial to set up your financial systems correctly. Here's your complete guide to starting the 2027 tax year on the right foot.

Don't let the new tax year catch you off guard. These two critical tasks should be at the top of your priority list.

Mid-March is the perfect time to assess your financial record-keeping before the tax year ends. Here's what to check.

New tax year, new opportunities. Learn about the updated allowances and how to take full advantage of them.

The 2027 tax year is here. Time to set up your books for success with our comprehensive guide to starting fresh.

With only days left before the provisional tax deadline, here's what you need to do to avoid penalties.