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Global minimum tax announcement with world map and SARS branding highlighting 15% GMT implementation
23 April 2026

15% Global Minimum Tax (GMT) Goes Live at SARS

The global minimum tax (GMT) – called an “agreement that will really change the world” – will be implemented in South Africa by SARS in 2026/27. While it may not impact your business directly, it should ultimately reduce your share of the tax burden by ensuring all multinational enterprises (MNEs) contribute their fair share of local taxes. SARS is actively preparing and the GMT registration and notification functionality on the eFiling platform went live on 16 March 2026.

ChatGPT for Accountants: 9 Prompts That Actually Work
19 February 2026

ChatGPT for Accountants: 9 Prompts That Actually Work

Practical ChatGPT prompts for South African accountants — from engagement letters to tax memos. Copy, paste, and adapt for your practice today.

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8 May 2026
tax

Annual Employee Tax Recon Due End May

The Annual Employer Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) remains a focus area for SARS. Employers have until the end of May to submit their declarations for the period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. We invite you to rely on our expertise to ensure compliance with this legal requirement, as submitting incorrect or incomplete declarations (or missing the deadline) will cause additional work, penalties, delays and hassles for you and your employees.

8 May 2026
tax

Selling Your Business to Retire? Get This Tax Relief!

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Audit vs Review vs Compilation: What Level of Assurance Does Your Company Need?
19 February 2026

Audit vs Review vs Compilation: What Level of Assurance Does Your Company Need?

Does your company need an audit, review, or compilation? Understand public interest scores, Companies Act thresholds, and which level of assurance applies..

If you’re a small business owner aged 55 or older, the 2026 Budget contained some very good news. Not only has the CGT exemption on the sale of small business by older persons been increased, but the definition of “small business” has also been expanded. This could make a big difference to your retirement situation, not to mention the future of your business. Find out here what the new limits and conditions are, and how they might affect the decision and timing of a business sale.

23 April 2026
tax

New VAT Thresholds: Thinking of Deregistering?

The recent increases in the compulsory VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million and in the voluntary registration threshold to R120,000 are widely welcomed. It will certainly ease the administrative burden on small businesses and the strain on their cash flow. Businesses that do not exceed the higher threshold on 1 April 2026 may apply to deregister for VAT. But be certain to rely on our expertise when making this decision, as it’s fraught with potentially costly consequences.

23 April 2026
tax

When Growth Is a Tax Problem

Growth feels like progress. Sales increase, staff numbers rise, and profit improves. Yet each of these shifts changes your tax position. Here we examine how business expansion can trigger VAT obligations, higher provisional tax payments, payroll risk, structural strain, and cash flow pressure. Then we discuss what small business owners should address before growth creates avoidable tax exposure.

19 February 2026
tax

Cape Town’s Short-Term Rental Rule Rules: Tax & Compliance Guide

The short-term rental market in Cape Town, long dominated by platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com is at the centre of a significant regulatory shift. Property owners and investors should pay close attention: the City of Cape Town is introducing a Short-Term Letting By-Law designed to improve compliance with existing municipal property rating rules and ensure fairness in how short-term accommodation is treated for tax and regulatory purposes.