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Auto assessments - what you need to know

SARS announces auto assessment changes for 2026 SARS has gazetted a change for the 2026 tax season, extending the deadline for auto-assessed taxpayers to query assessments.

From 1 May 2026, SARS will begin imposing administrative penalties for the non-submission of Trust income tax returns (ITR12T). This marks a significant shift in Trust compliance enforcement, affecting all types of trusts - active, dormant, and passive.
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New SARS powers mean stricter enforcement and immediate collections—even on incorrect assessments.
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Ramaphosa signs big tax changes for South Africa into law President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new tax law that gives the South African Revenue Service (SARS) greater powers while also providing taxpayers with important avenues for relief.