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🔐 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗔, 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗜, 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗔… 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?

If your business keeps information about clients, employees, suppliers or other people, PAIA and POPIA are likely relevant to you.

And compliance doesn't have to be complicated.

Here's the easiest way to understand the difference:
𝙋𝘼𝙄𝘼 = 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
It deals with how people may lawfully request access to records held by businesses and other organisations.
𝙋𝙊𝙋𝙄𝘼 = 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
It regulates how personal information is collected, used, stored, shared and protected.
“𝙋𝙊𝙋𝙄” is simply a commonly used term when talking about personal information protection.

So, what should your business be doing?

You should know what personal information you hold, confirm your Information Officer arrangements, review your PAIA manual and privacy documents, secure your records, control who has access to them, prepare for information requests or data incidents, and ensure staff understand how to handle personal information responsibly.

This isn't only relevant to large companies. Companies, CCs, sole proprietors, professional practices, trusts, NPOs, employers and online businesses may all need to take action.

Good information management helps protect the people you deal with, reduces privacy and data-security risks, supports responsible record keeping and helps build trust in your business.

𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Not sure whether your PAIA and POPIA requirements are in order? Speak to our team.
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🚨 Exporting Goods? Don't Assume It Automatically Means 0% VAT.

SARS is increasing its focus on how South African businesses apply VAT to exports — and getting it wrong could result in additional VAT, penalties and interest.

A common misunderstanding is that if goods leave South Africa, you can automatically charge VAT at 0%.

Unfortunately, it's not that simple.

The VAT treatment can depend on who arranges the export.
If your business arranges for the goods to be delivered outside South Africa, this is generally considered a direct export.

If your customer or their agent collects the goods and takes them out of South Africa, it is an indirect export. In many of these cases, the seller may need to charge the normal 15% VAT, with the qualifying purchaser applying for a refund.

Even where the 0% VAT rate is allowed, your business must have the correct documents to prove that the transaction meets SARS' requirements.

And there's another potential trap:
You could apply the correct VAT rate but still complete your VAT201 incorrectly by putting the transaction in the wrong field.
In simple terms: 0% VAT doesn't mean “no VAT rules”.

If your business exports goods, handles cross-border transactions, repairs goods for overseas customers or supplies replacement goods, it's important to ensure each transaction is treated and recorded correctly.

At Tax A Sured, we can assist with VAT compliance, VAT201 submissions and reviewing cross-border transactions before they become expensive SARS problems.

👉 Unsure whether you're treating your exports correctly? Contact Tax A Sured and let us help you get it right.
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⚠️ 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝟱𝟬𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴

If you employ staff, now is the time to start preparing for SARS' 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘, 𝗨𝗜𝗙 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗗𝗟 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for the first six months of the reconciliation year — 1 March to 31 August 2026.

In simple terms, your EMP501 must match your payroll records and previously submitted EMP201 returns. You also need to make sure employee information, tax numbers and IRP5/IT3(a) certificates are accurate.

One important point: valid employee Income Tax numbers are mandatory. Missing or invalid tax numbers could delay processing or result in your EMP501 being rejected.

Employers can submit through:
✔ e@syFile™ Employer
✔ SARS eFiling, subject to the applicable certificate limit

SARS will also release an updated version of e@syFile™ Employer ahead of the submission period, so employers and payroll administrators should ensure they are using the latest version.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆?
Late submission can result in penalties starting at 1% of annual PAYE, increasing by 1% for each month the return remains outstanding, up to 10%. Non-compliance can also have further consequences, including the potential forfeiture of unused ETI.

At Tax A Sured, we can assist employers with payroll tax compliance, EMP501 reconciliations, employee tax information and SARS submissions.

Don't wait until the deadline. Start preparing now and avoid unnecessary penalties and last-minute stress.
Contact Tax A Sured today.
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Turnover Tax: 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁?

If you run a small business, keeping up with tax and compliance can take valuable time away from growing your business. But qualifying micro-businesses may have a simpler option: Turnover Tax.

Turnover Tax is designed to simplify the tax process for qualifying small businesses. It can replace several taxes, including Income Tax, VAT, Provisional Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Dividends Tax.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝟮.𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, while the tax-free threshold increased from R500,000 to R600,000.

So, could your business qualify?

Generally, Turnover Tax may be available to qualifying micro-businesses with annual turnover of R2.3 million or less, including certain sole proprietors, partnerships, close corporations, co-operatives and companies.

However, not every business qualifies. For example, personal-service providers and labour brokers are excluded, and specific requirements apply.

If you qualify, it's important to register correctly and understand your filing and payment responsibilities. Turnover Tax returns are submitted annually, with payments generally made in August, February and after the annual return has been processed.

And don't forget the basics: proper record-keeping is still essential. Businesses must keep records of amounts received, certain assets and liabilities, and other required information.

Turnover Tax may offer a simpler route for eligible small businesses — but choosing the right tax system requires understanding your business and its circumstances.

At Tax A Sured, we can help you assess whether Turnover Tax may be suitable for your business, assist with registration, and help you stay on top of your tax obligations.

👉 Not sure if your business qualifies? Contact Tax A Sured and let us help you find out.
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𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗔𝗧 – 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀?

SARS is proposing a major shift in the way VAT is managed in South Africa, with the aim of 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀.

On 17 August 2026, SARS released its VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper, inviting businesses and other interested stakeholders to comment on a proposed Digital VAT Model.

So, what is changing?
The proposed model would bring together:
🔹 e-Invoicing – greater use of digital invoices
🔹 e-Reporting – more electronic reporting of VAT information
🔹 Interoperability – allowing VAT information to securely move between businesses, service providers and SARS

In simple terms, SARS wants VAT information to move digitally and securely through the systems businesses already use, potentially allowing information to reach SARS in near real time.

For compliant VAT vendors, SARS says the proposed changes could mean less administration, lower compliance costs, clearer VAT information and a more predictable compliance process.

For SARS, the model is expected to provide better visibility of transactions, improve data quality, strengthen risk-based compliance and help detect fraud.

Importantly, this is a proposed model — it is not yet the final system. SARS says implementation will take place in phases and will involve consultation with affected stakeholders.

Businesses and interested parties have until 16 October 2026 to submit written comments.

At Tax A Sured, we believe businesses should understand regulatory changes before they become operational requirements. If you are a VAT-registered business, now is a good time to review your VAT processes, records and systems.

The future of VAT is becoming increasingly digital. Is your business ready?
Contact Tax A Sured today.
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⚠️ 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘅-𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ⚠️
SARS has released Issue 12 of 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, highlighting several important compliance requirements for organisations applying for or already holding income tax exemption.

One key message is simple: 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

When registering for income tax, an organisation must select the correct “Nature of Entity” based on its founding document. SARS specifically says that “Association not for Gain” and “Welfare Organisation” should not be selected. Existing exempt institutions registered under these designations must first update their status to “Association of Persons (Voluntary Association)” before applying for exemption or Section 18A status.

SARS also warns that selecting the wrong Exempt Institution Category can result in an exemption application being declined.

Another important area is Section 18A and IT3(d) reporting.

Approved Section 18A entities must submit IT3(d) third-party information for tax-deductible receipts issued to donors. Even if no qualifying receipts were issued during the relevant period, a 𝗡𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 must still be submitted. SARS says non-submission can affect donors' ability to claim valid deductions and can impact the entity's Section 18 exemption status.

For tax-exempt organisations, compliance is about more than maintaining exempt status — it also means keeping registrations, returns and third-party reporting accurate.

At Tax A Sured, we can assist organisations with tax compliance, exemption-related requirements, Section 18A matters and SARS submissions.

If your organisation is unsure whether its SARS information is correct, now is a good time to review it.
Contact Tax A Sured today.
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𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐀𝐓 ⚠️📚

SARS has issued an important reminder to schools registered under the South African Schools Act that are currently registered as VAT vendors.

A change in the VAT rules took effect on 1 January 2026, meaning that supplies made by schools are now generally exempt from VAT, except where a school carries out qualifying welfare activities.

In simple terms, affected schools should generally no longer be charging VAT on their supplies or claiming input VAT from 1 January 2026. Schools that have already submitted VAT returns for periods from January 2026 may also need to correct those returns.

SARS is therefore asking affected schools to apply for cancellation of their VAT registration.

The required VAT123e – Application for Cancellation of Registration form must be completed, using the reason:
“All enterprise activities have ceased on 31 December 2025.”

The completed form can be emailed to SARS or submitted through a virtual SARS appointment.

There may also be exit VAT payable when deregistering. Where this applies, schools can request a payment arrangement with SARS.

Schools that believe they should remain VAT registered because they conduct qualifying welfare activities must obtain written confirmation from the Commissioner through a ruling.

This is an important compliance change, and schools should ensure their VAT records and previous submissions are reviewed carefully.

At Tax A Sured, we assist businesses and organisations with tax compliance, VAT matters, deregistration processes, and correcting tax records where required.

If your school is affected by this change and you're unsure what steps to take, professional guidance can help you avoid unnecessary compliance problems.
Contact Tax A Sured today.
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𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱… 𝗦𝗼 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆?

Seeing a refund on your SARS assessment can be exciting — but if the money hasn't arrived yet, don't panic.

There are several reasons why SARS may delay paying your refund.

Your refund could be delayed if:
✔ Your banking details are incorrect or need to be verified
✔ Your tax return has been selected for verification
✔ SARS requires supporting documents
✔ You have outstanding tax returns
✔ You have an outstanding tax debt
✔ Information from a third party needs to be corrected or confirmed

For example, SARS says a verification can take up to 21 business days once all required supporting documents have been received. An audit can take up to 90 business days.

So, a delayed refund does not automatically mean that something has gone wrong.
The important thing is to understand what SARS is asking for and respond correctly and on time.

This is where professional assistance can make a difference.

At Tax A Sured, we can help you understand your assessment, check for potential issues, assist with SARS verification requests, and help you navigate the process if your refund is delayed.

Don't spend weeks wondering where your refund is.
Let us help you find out what's holding it up.

Contact Tax A Sured today.
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Today we celebrate the 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝, 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 everywhere.

Here’s to the women who inspire, lead, create, nurture and make a difference every single day. 💜

Happy Women’s Day from all of us at Tax A Sured! ✨

Don't risk paying more tax than you should or making costly mistakes with SARS.

This tax season, let Tax A Sured take the stress off your shoulder
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Whether you've received an Auto Assessment, need to submit your tax return, or have been contacted by SARS for a verification, our experienced team is here to ensure everything is handled accurately, professionally, and on time.

Here's how we can help:
✔ Review your Auto Assessment before you accept it.
✔ Prepare and submit your tax return.
✔ Ensure you're claiming all the deductions you're entitled to.
✔ Assist with SARS verifications, audits, and disputes.
✔ Correct previously submitted tax returns.
✔ Provide expert tax advice tailored to your individual or business needs.
Why choose Tax A Sured?
Because your tax return is more than just a form—it's your financial future.
Our registered tax professionals take the time to understand your circumstances, identify opportunities to legally reduce your tax liability, and ensure your return complies with the latest SARS requirements.

With Tax A Sured, you can expect:
✅ Professional, personalised service
✅ Accurate and compliant tax submissions
✅ Clear communication every step of the way
✅ Peace of mind knowing your taxes are in trusted hands
Instead of worrying about deadlines, paperwork, and SARS queries, focus on what matters most while we take care of your tax affairs.

Contact Tax A Sured today and file with confidence.
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