SARS encourages trustees to gather all supporting documents, verify beneficiary information, and use SARS eFiling tools or online guides.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reminded trustees and provisional taxpayers that the deadline for submitting both ITR12T trust returns and provisional tax returns is 19 January 2026.
This announcement was made on 15 December 2025.
SARS encourages trustees to gather all supporting documents, verify beneficiary information, and use SARS eFiling tools or online guides. This approach aims to make the process straightforward and instill confidence in submitting accurate returns.
Trustees who need to verify changes in person can visit a SARS branch.
Trusts with fewer than 10 beneficiaries that are not registered for eFiling can submit returns at a SARS branch. Trustees can also book an appointment in advance via SARS contact channels and prepare all required documents, such as trust deeds and beneficiary lists, to ensure a smooth submission process.
Trustees are reminded that compliance is mandatory, and non-compliance can result in fines and penalties.
