The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun the 2026 tax filing season, with millions of taxpayers receiving auto-assessments and billions of rand in refunds already distributed. This marks the start of a significant period for taxpayers in South Africa, as they navigate their tax obligations and potential refunds.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced that it paid out R6 billion in refunds on the first day of the 2026 tax filing season, marking a successful start to the period. This information was reported by SABC Business.

As tax season begins, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined its plans for how the collected funds will be allocated by the government. This information aims to provide transparency regarding the use of taxpayer money during this period.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will begin on Wednesday, 1 July, and has provided information regarding its auto assessments for taxpayers.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has destroyed illicit goods valued at Sh218 million as part of a crackdown aimed at ensuring fair competition for compliant businesses, according to Chief Manager for Micro and Small Taxpayers Michael Gichuki.

Small and medium-sized businesses in Uganda are being urged to maintain proper tax records as the Kampala Capital City Authority and Uganda Revenue Authority step up enforcement against tax non-compliance. According to NTV Uganda, the call was made by Robert Nowere, KCCA's Director of Revenue Collections, at the closing of a five-day training programme at the Business Development Centre, aimed at helping SMEs meet their tax obligations.