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Happy Mother’s Day – 10 May 2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who do it all.

To every mom, grandmother, and mother figure — thank you for your love, strength, patience, and everything you do (even the things no one sees).

You are the heart of your families and the backbone of so many lives.

Wishing all the amazing moms a beautiful and special Mother’s Day.

Happy Workers’ Day – 1 May 2026

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of every individual contributing to building our economy and communities.

To all our clients, employees, and fellow professionals — thank you for the effort you put in every day.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed
Wishing you a well-deserved day of rest and appreciation.

The SavantCo Team

Employer Annual Filing Season 2026 is HERE!
1 April – 31 May 2026

This is your chance to make sure everything you submitted to SARS over the past year is 100% correct and aligned.

Mistakes = Penalties�
Accuracy = Peace of mind

Payroll
EMP201s
IRP5s
Reconciliation

Let’s get it done RIGHT the first time.

Need help? Call us today — we’ve got you covered!

We’ve officially swapped the desk for the roadshow floor.

Today we’re soaking up the energy at Xero Roadshow 2026 — great people, smart ideas, and plenty of inspiration for the year ahead. From new insights to even better conversations, this is definitely our kind of event.

If you spot us, come say hi.
We’ll be the ones smiling, networking, and getting just a little too excited about all things cloud accounting.

The Employer Annual Reconciliation (EMP501) filing season is officially open from 1 April to 31 May 2026.

This is a crucial submission where employers must reconcile all PAYE, UIF, and SDL and ensure that all IRP5/IT3(a) certificates are accurate and submitted to SARS.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Please ensure that all employees have valid Income Tax Reference Numbers where required.

👉 If you need assistance with obtaining a tax number, we can assist for only R250 per application.

Late or incorrect submissions may result in penalties and compliance issues.

We are here to assist with your EMP501 submissions and ensure everything is done correctly and on time.

Contact us today to get started at 066 266 7341 or [email protected]

Dear Valued Clients,

Please note that our offices will be closed on Friday, 03 April 2026, and Monday, 06 April 2026, in observance of the Easter weekend.

We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, 07 April 2026.

Easter is a special time of reflection, renewal, and spending quality moments with loved ones. Whether you’re enjoying family gatherings, good food, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope you make the most of this long weekend.

Wishing you and your family a blessed and “lekker” Easter weekend filled with peace, joy, and happiness!

The SavantCo Team

Employee's Tax (PAYE) on your Pension and Annuity for the Tax Period 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027

SARS has introduced changes to how PAYE is calculated for pensioners and individuals receiving annuities.
Here’s what you need to know 👇

1. PAYE will now be calculated on TOTAL income
SARS will take all your income sources into account (pension, annuity, other income) and apply a fixed PAYE rate.

2. More accurate monthly tax deductions
SARS will:
✔ Calculate a higher, more accurate PAYE %
✔ Send this rate to your pension/annuity provider
✔ PAYE will automatically be deducted monthly

3. What does this mean for you?
⚠️ Your monthly income may be slightly lower
BUT…
✔ You’ll avoid a large tax bill at year-end
✔ No more surprises from SARS

4. You can OPT OUT
You may opt out if:
✔ You already manage your tax via provisional tax
✔ You are saving for your tax liability
Otherwise, it's best to stay in the system. 👍

5. Don’t panic about higher PAYE
Yes, the deduction may feel higher than usual, but it is designed to balance your tax correctly over the year.

💬 Not sure how this affects you?

Feel free to reach out — I’m happy to review your situation and guide you.
📧 [email protected]
📞 066 266 7341

📢 BIG TAX UPDATE – VAT Threshold Increased! 🇿🇦

Following the 2026 Budget Speech, SARS has increased the VAT registration threshold for the first time in over a decade! 🎉

This means that many small businesses will now only need to register for VAT once their turnover exceeds R2.3 million, instead of the previous R1 million threshold that hadn’t changed in years. This gives businesses more breathing room before compulsory VAT registration.

✔ VAT registration threshold increased
✔ Relief for smaller and growing businesses
✔ Important timing for planning cash flow & compliance

If your business is approaching the new threshold, now is a great time to review your tax planning and speak to your accountant. 📊

Stay informed, stay compliant! 💼🇿🇦



https://businesstech.co.za/news/budget-speech/852149/vat-limit-increased-for-businesses-in-south-africa/

https://www.moonstone.co.za/increase-in-the-vat-registration-threshold/

https://www.moneyweb.co.za/in-depth/budget/vat-threshold-updated-for-the-first-time-since-2009/

https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-opinion/soapbox/budget-2026-and-vat-the-quiet-revenue-lever-sars-is-pulling/

https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-02-25-budget-2026-tax-thresholds-receive-some-long-awaited-attention/