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The 2026/27 SARS Tax Calendar
Every key SARS date for the 2026/27 tax year on one printable page. Free, from Mduduzi Lekgobohlo CA(SA).
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A one-page PDF to print or keep on your phone, covering:
- Monthly EMP201 and VAT201 due dates
- 2026 filing season dates for individuals and trusts
- Provisional tax payment dates
- Interim and annual EMP501 windows
- Year-end reminders for retirement and tax-free savings
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Key datesfor 2026/27
| When | What | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Every month | EMP201 (PAYE, UIF and SDL) | By the 7th, or the last business day before it |
| Every month | VAT201 on eFiling | Last business day of the month |
| 1–12 July 2026 | Auto-assessments sent to selected taxpayers | Check before you accept |
| 13 July 2026 | 2026 filing season opens for individuals | ITR12 |
| 31 August 2026 | First provisional tax payment (IRP6) | February year-end taxpayers |
| 19 September 2026 | Trust filing opens | ITR12T |
| 1 Sept – 30 Oct 2026 | Interim EMP501 reconciliation | 31 October falls on a Saturday |
| 23 October 2026 | Deadline for non-provisional taxpayers | ITR12 |
| 22 January 2027 | Deadline for provisional taxpayers and trusts | ITR12 and ITR12T |
| 26 February 2027 | Second provisional tax payment (IRP6) | 28 February falls on a Sunday |
| 28 February 2027 | Tax year ends | Last chance for retirement and tax-free savings contributions |
| 1 April – 31 May 2027 | Annual EMP501 reconciliation and IRP5s | Employers |
| 30 September 2027 | Optional third provisional payment | To avoid interest on underpayment |
Dates as published by SARS, October 2026. Public holidays can move some dates; always confirm on sars.gov.za.
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