Time is almost up for one group of taxpayers in South Africa

• Taxpayers who fail to submit their tax returns by 23 October 2026 will face monthly penalties of up to R16,000.
• Non-compliant taxpayers may also face further debt-collection action by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• SARS can take further action to recover tax debt, including appointing a third party to pay outstanding tax debt from funds held on behalf of the taxpayer.