Tax Auto Assessment.

Sibongile Mofokeng and Tax Specialist Patricia Khomane discuss the 2025 tax season, which officially starts on July 7 with the auto-assessment period running until July 20. They explain that SARS divides taxpayers into three categories: auto-assessed taxpayers (July 7–20), non-provisional taxpayers who must file manually (July 21–October 20), and provisional taxpayers who file until January 19, 2026. They warn listeners to be prepared by checking their tax documents and ensuring banking and contact details are up to date for smooth processing of refunds or payments. Taxpayers who receive an auto-assessment and agree with it need not take further action, but those who disagree must file a return by October 20. Their discussion aims to educate listeners on what to expect and how to navigate the filing process efficiently.