SARS announces digital platform upgrade ahead of 2026 tax season TONIGHT
· The South African
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced scheduled maintenance on its digital platforms and technology infrastructure, warning taxpayers and traders that they may experience intermittent service disruptions during the upgrade period.
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According to SARS, the maintenance forms part of its ongoing efforts to modernise systems, strengthen security and improve the reliability of its digital services.
The planned maintenance is scheduled to take place on Friday, 19 June, from 18:00 to 22:00.
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Interruptions
During this period, users may encounter intermittent interruptions when accessing SARS eFiling, tax-related digital services and customs platforms.
SARS said the upgrades are aligned with its vision of becoming a smart, modern organisation with “unquestionable integrity” that is trusted and admired by taxpayers and traders.
The revenue service emphasised that its digital platforms and technology infrastructure play a critical role in providing certainty, simplifying compliance and building public trust.
“To provide clarity and certainty, make it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their obligations and build public trust and confidence, our technology assets must demonstrate the highest levels of availability, robustness and security,” SARS said.
Broader strategy
The maintenance forms part of a broader strategy aimed at delivering streamlined digital services while ensuring systems remain secure and capable of supporting growing demand.
Taxpayers and traders who need to access SARS online services are encouraged to plan accordingly and, where possible, complete urgent transactions before the scheduled maintenance window begins.
SARS said the work is necessary to ensure its digital platforms remain available, robust and secure as the organisation continues to expand and improve its online services.