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AI-powered SARS phishing scams surge during 2026 tax filing season

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an urgent warning over a sophisticated new wave of AI-generated phishing scams targeting taxpayers during...

Laptop displaying a fake SARS phishing email during the 2026 tax filing season.
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SARS eFiling experiencing issues as Filing Season 2026 begins

South Africa’s 2026 tax filing season is officially underway, but many taxpayers are experiencing slow loading times and intermittent access issues on the...

SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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New SARS Online Travel Declaration: What Every South African Traveller Needs to Know

If you’re planning an international trip, there’s one extra task to add to your pre-flight checklist. From 1 July 2026, all travellers entering...

Laptop displaying a fake SARS phishing email during the 2026 tax filing season.
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What Is a SARS Auto Assessment? Here’s What You Need to Know

Filing your tax return has become much simpler for many South Africans, thanks to the South African Revenue Service‘s (SARS) Auto Assessment process....

SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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How Long Does SARS Take to Pay a Tax Refund?

If you’re expecting a tax refund this filing season, the good news is that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) aims to pay...

SARS 2026 tax filing season with key filing dates and eFiling updates.
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SARS Opens 2026 Tax Filing Season: Key Dates Taxpayers Should Know

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially opened the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new features designed to simplify the filing process...

Laptop displaying a fake SARS phishing email during the 2026 tax filing season.
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SARS Confirms Auto-Assessment Dates for 2026 Tax Season

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2026 auto-assessment period will run from 1 July to 12 July 2026, giving...

SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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SARS Tax Season 2026 Dates Confirmed: Key Filing Deadlines

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the official SARS Tax Season 2026 dates, with Auto Assessments running from 1 to 12...

SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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SARS introduces mandatory new border rules for all foreign vehicles entering South Africa

South African Revenue Service has introduced major new customs rules for all foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa, with the regulations officially...

SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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SARS denies alleged cyberattack and data breach claims

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has dismissed claims that its systems were breached after an alleged hacker group reportedly claimed responsibility for...

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