Tax Filing Timetable 2020

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Phase 1 - Runs from 15 April 2020 to 31 May 2020. 

This applies to employers only and remains the same as in previous years.  EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5s must be lodged within this time frame.   

Phase 2 – Runs from 1 June 2020 to 31 August 2020. 

SARS may criminally charge employers who do not comply with phase 1. During this phase certain taxpayers may be auto-assessed.  Auto-assessment will only apply to taxpayers with a single IRP5 from a single employer, have no investment income (e.g. rental, interest income) and have no deductions to claim (e.g. medical aid, RA contributions). 

Phase 3 – Runs from 1 September 2020 to 31 January 2021.

• Non provisional taxpayers may file by e-filing until 16 November 2020.

• Provisional taxpayers must file their returns by 31 January 2021 at the latest.