2025 Tax Season: Key Filing Dates Announced
- Bryden Nair
- Jun 6
- 2 min read
SARS has officially announced the tax season dates for 2025. These dates may vary depending on your taxpayer category and the filing channel you use.
1. Provisional Taxpayers
Provisional taxpayers (typically self-employed individuals, freelancers, businesses, and those earning income other than a salary) are required to submit returns more than once a year.
1st Provisional Tax Return (IRP6): Due by 31 August 2025
2nd Provisional Tax Return (IRP6): Due by 28 February 2026
Final Provisional Tax Top-Up Payment (Voluntary): Due by 30 September 2026
2. Non-Provisional Taxpayers (Individuals earning a salary only)
These taxpayers generally have simpler filing obligations:
Opening of Filing Season (Auto-assessments): Expected to open 7 July 2025
Deadline for eFiling (Non-provisional taxpayers): 20 October 2025
SARS is expected to continue its auto-assessment process. If you’re auto-assessed, make sure to review your assessment carefully and accept or edit it if necessary before the deadline.
3. Trusts & Companies
Company Tax Returns (ITR14): Due within 12 months of the company’s financial year-end.
Trust Tax Returns (ITR12T): Also due within 12 months of the trust’s financial year-end.
What Happens if You Miss the Deadlines?
Missing tax filing deadlines can result in:
Administrative penalties (monthly recurring penalties)
Interest on outstanding tax
Delays in tax refunds
Potential audits or verifications by SARS
At Horizon Trading Solutions, we strongly recommend filing your returns well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for any queries, corrections, or verifications.
Why Early Filing Makes Sense
Avoid system overload as deadlines approach
Resolve disputes early if SARS queries your submission
Quicker refunds (especially for individual taxpayers)
Peace of mind knowing your compliance is up to date
How Horizon Trading Solutions Can Help
Navigating SARS deadlines can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to go it alone. Our expert tax consultants offer:
Full tax return preparation and submission for individuals, businesses, trusts, and provisional taxpayers
Provisional tax calculations and submissions
Auto-assessment reviews and disputes
SARS correspondence and verifications
Strategic tax planning to minimize tax liability
Let us take the stress out of tax season.
✅ Book your tax consultation today and stay ahead of SARS deadlines!
Horizon Trading Solutions – Your Trusted Tax Partner in South Africa.
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