SARS has issued a revised ITR12 eFiling guide, and it changes the way you work. Biometric login checks. A read-only auto-assessment waiting room. A Declaration Questionnaire with a 24 working hour deadline. OTPs on banking changes, with penalties up to R16 000 for a false declaration. Here are the twelve changes practitioners need to action before the 23 October filing deadline.

SARS has updated its guide on medical tax credits for the 2026 tax year, and there are a few things every taxpayer should know before filing. From the monthly credit amounts and who qualifies as a dependant, to the new Declaration Alert Questionnaire that could save you from a full audit, this article breaks it all down in plain language. If you pay medical aid contributions for a parent, spouse, or child, or if your dependant numbers have changed from last year, this is what you need to know before you submit your return.