⏰ January 19 is tomorrow - and SARS isn't in a forgiving mood this year.

If you're a provisional taxpayer or a trustee, your final 2025 tax return (ITR12 or ITR12T) is due by end of day tomorrow.

This isn't a "soft" deadline. SARS has made it very clear in January 2026 that they're taking a no-nonsense approach to non-compliance:

📌 A company director was recently hit with provisional sequestration over R155 million in unpaid tax
📌 Refund delays and admin headaches are increasing for late or incorrect filings
📌 The February 28 provisional payment deadline is coming right after this one
📌 Company tax returns for the 2025 year are also due by end of February 2026

If you're scrambling to get your 2025 financials in order, or you're not sure whether your return is accurate, now is the time to reach out - not after the deadline passes.

Astrotax can:
✅ Review your position and help you file correctly
✅ Advise on what documents you still need
✅ Handle the submission so you don't miss the cut-off

Don't wait for SARS to come knocking. Let's get it sorted

SARS is getting more data from banks and other third parties in 2026. If your bank activity and your tax returns don't match, that's where trouble starts.

Here's what that means for SMEs and self‑employed taxpayers:

📊 Big unexplained deposits raise questions
💳 Declaring "low income" but running heavy card swipes can trigger reviews
📩 Ignoring SARS letters and SMSes is now riskier than ever

The goal isn't to scare you. It's to keep you prepared.

If you're worried about old returns that weren't done properly, income that was "forgotten", or you've just been winging it with spreadsheets and bank statements – now is the time to get your records in order.

Astrotax can review your position, help you clean up past years, and put a simple system in place so future filings are accurate and defensible.

Rather let a tax practitioner look at your numbers before SARS does.

⚠️ SARS DEADLINE ALERT!
⏰ 20 October – Individual Tax Deadline
💼 31 October – PAYE EMP501 Reconciliation
Don’t risk R250/month admin penalties — SARS is enforcing stricter compliance this season.
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