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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.

Not all taxpayers are mandated to file a tax return, and among those who do, not everyone will qualify for a refund after submitting their returns, according to The Citizen Business.