ATS Tax Specialists

20/10/2026

File to Get It Done!

Submit your Individual Tax Return by 23 October 2026. Avoid penalties, use eFiling or SARS Mobi App.

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20/10/2026

⏰Have you filed your 2026 income tax return?

⏳Only 3 days left! File by Friday, 23 October 2026, to avoid penalties. Submit via eFiling or the SARS MobiApp.

File now: https://bit.ly/4pOphMG

20/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Allowing someone else access to your eFiling account can have serious consequences. A taxpayer recently lost her appeal against a R3.62 million SARS bill, which included a 150% penalty, after claiming that someone else had used her eFiling login.

It’s an important reminder for all taxpayers in our community: keep your eFiling login details private and make sure you know who is handling your tax affairs.

When seeking professional tax assistance, choose a SAIT-Registered Tax Practitioner and verify their registration on the SAIT Practitioner Directory: https://thesait.org.za/practitioner-directory/

Protect your information. Know who you’re trusting with your tax affairs.

30/09/2026

Trust Tax Compliance Starts with Registration

A Trust must be registered with SARS for income tax before its ITR12T can be submitted.

Ensure that the Trust is correctly registered and ready for the 2026 Trust Filing Season.
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30/09/2026

A recent Tax Court judgment is a timely reminder that taxpayers remain responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their tax affairs, even when someone else prepares or submits their returns.

In Taxpayer MLC v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service the taxpayer disputed a 150% understatement penalty after revised returns resulted in an approximately R1.38 million refund. The taxpayer argued that the revised returns had been submitted using her eFiling credentials without her authorisation. The Court ultimately upheld the penalty, finding that SARS had established intentional tax evasion on a balance of probabilities.

The case highlights several practical lessons for taxpayers:
1. Your return remains your responsibility.
Taxpayers should understand what is being declared in their returns, verify that information is accurate and ensure that deductions, credits and expenses are properly supported.

2. Professional assistance matters, but so does oversight.
Tax legislation can be complex, particularly for taxpayers with multiple income sources, businesses or transactions with significant tax consequences. A registered tax practitioner can help taxpayers navigate these obligations, while taxpayers should remain actively involved in their own affairs.

3. Protect your eFiling profile.
Login credentials, passwords and OTPs should never be shared with unauthorised persons. Taxpayers should also regularly monitor their eFiling profiles and ensure that their contact details and banking information remain up to date.
4. Keep the evidence.
Accurate returns must be supported by appropriate records. Taxpayers should retain returns, assessments, SARS correspondence, invoices, receipts, bank records and other documentation relevant to their tax affairs.

There is also an important professional lesson, taxpayers should verify that anyone they engage to provide tax services is properly registered. Registered tax practitioners are subject to professional and regulatory requirements and can be held accountable through SARS and their Recognised Controlling Body.
Tax compliance is more than meeting a deadline. It is about accurate disclosure, proper records, secure digital access and informed professional assistance.
Before engaging a tax practitioner, verify their registration on the SAIT Practitioner Directory here: https://thesait.org.za/practitioner-directory/.

Stay informed with the latest tax news, media releases, and expert analysis from SAIT. Access articles, videos, and interviews on key tax topics.

30/09/2026

A recent Tax Court judgment is a timely reminder that taxpayers remain responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their tax affairs, even when someone else prepares or submits their returns.

In Taxpayer MLC v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service the taxpayer disputed a 150% understatement penalty after revised returns resulted in an approximately R1.38 million refund. The taxpayer argued that the revised returns had been submitted using her eFiling credentials without her authorisation. The Court ultimately upheld the penalty, finding that SARS had established intentional tax evasion on a balance of probabilities.

Read more of Gontse Pudi’s insights on Taxpayer Responsibilities and the Importance of Using a Registered Tax Practitioner on the SAIT Press Room: https://thesait.org.za/press-room/.

The case highlights several practical lessons for taxpayers:
1. Your return remains your responsibility.
Taxpayers should understand what is being declared in their returns, verify that information is accurate and ensure that deductions, credits and expenses are properly supported.

2. Professional assistance matters, but so does oversight.
Tax legislation can be complex, particularly for taxpayers with multiple income sources, businesses or transactions with significant tax consequences. A registered tax practitioner can help taxpayers navigate these obligations, while taxpayers should remain actively involved in their own affairs.

3. Protect your eFiling profile.
Login credentials, passwords and OTPs should never be shared with unauthorised persons. Taxpayers should also regularly monitor their eFiling profiles and ensure that their contact details and banking information remain up to date.
4. Keep the evidence.
Accurate returns must be supported by appropriate records. Taxpayers should retain returns, assessments, SARS correspondence, invoices, receipts, bank records and other documentation relevant to their tax affairs.

There is also an important professional lesson, taxpayers should verify that anyone they engage to provide tax services is properly registered. Registered tax practitioners are subject to professional and regulatory requirements and can be held accountable through SARS and their Recognised Controlling Body.
Tax compliance is more than meeting a deadline. It is about accurate disclosure, proper records, secure digital access and informed professional assistance.
Before engaging a tax practitioner, verify their registration on the SAIT Practitioner Directory here: https://thesait.org.za/practitioner-directory/.

30/09/2026

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Please feel free to let me know if there are any issues or concerns you would like me to raise with SARS on your behalf.