Insights on South African tax law, SARS procedures, and tax planning topics. General information only — not professional tax advice.
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A Filing Season 2026 checklist of allowable deductions and credits South Africans commonly overlook — travel, retirement contributions, Section 18A donations, medical credits, home office, and rental expenses.
How South African employees can claim travel deductions against a SARS travel allowance using a logbook, including codes 3701/3702, private vs business travel, and deemed vs actual costs.
Understand how medical scheme fees tax credits (Section 6A) and additional medical expenses tax credits (Section 6B) work for South African taxpayers — and how they differ from deductions.
How CGT works when you sell a home or investment property in South Africa — R3 million primary residence exclusion from 1 March 2026, annual exclusion, timing rules, and home-office taint.
How South African landlords should declare rental income to SARS, which expenses are commonly researched as deductible, and why auto-assessments often miss rental activity.
Claim donations to approved South African public benefit organisations under Section 18A — certificate requirements, the 10% taxable income limit, and carry-forward of excess.
Learn how AI tools can help research crypto tax reporting in South Africa and what to declare for SARS — updated for Filing Season 2026 dates.
Learn how to claim home office tax deductions in South Africa, including eligibility, calculation methods, CGT primary residence updates from 1 March 2026, and what expenses are deductible.
Learn how to maximize your 2025 tax refund in South Africa using AI tools and the latest tax changes.