Auto-assessment: Everything South Africans need to know about their tax returns
This July, millions of South Africans were greeted with an unexpected surprise in their inboxes and SMS notifications — their tax returns had already been prepared for them by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). For many, this shift to auto-assessments has felt like a welcome relief from the burdensome wait, lengthy queues, and often complex paperwork associated with filing taxes. However, as the excitement settles, many are left wondering: can I really trust a tax assessment I didn’t prepare myself?
