Tax Services in Durban
We deal with SARS, so you don’t have to
Whether it is your personal tax return or your company’s VAT, PAYE and provisional tax, we manage the process from start to finish and keep you on the right side of SARS.
Our tax work is led by Chartered Accountants: Kim Rom holds a Higher Certificate in Advanced Tax, and both Kim and Adele Ackerman are registered with SAICA. We explain where you stand in plain language and make sure deadlines are met, so there are no penalties and no surprises.
If tax season leaves you drowning in paperwork, there’s no need to panic. Call 031 261 8260 and let us take care of it.
How we can help
- Personal Income Tax
- Annual tax returns for individuals, including salaried employees, landlords, sole proprietors and people with more than one income.
- Company Tax
- Income tax returns for companies and close corporations, prepared from properly kept books.
- Provisional Tax
- We calculate and submit your provisional tax returns twice a year, so payments are on time and estimates are realistic.
- VAT
- VAT registration, VAT returns for every tax period and payment on time. We also advise on whether you need to register at all.
- PAYE, UIF & SDL
- Monthly employer returns and the twice-yearly reconciliations, handled as part of our payroll service.
- SARS Queries & Compliance
- Verification requests, audits, objections and your tax compliance status, with us dealing with SARS on your behalf.
The SARS year at a glance
South Africa’s tax year runs from 1 March to the end of February. These are the dates that matter most. SARS confirms the exact filing season dates each year, and we remind our clients in good time.
- Every month, by the 7th: employers submit and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL (EMP201).
- Every VAT period: VAT returns and payments, usually every two months, due by the end of the following month on eFiling.
- End of August: first provisional tax payment for the tax year.
- From about July: SARS filing season opens for individual tax returns.
- Twice a year: employer reconciliations (EMP501) and employee tax certificates (IRP5).
- End of February: second provisional tax payment, and the end of the tax year.
From a client who moved their tax to us
We were initially working with Accumin solely for payroll services, but we soon moved all our accounting, admin and tax requirements across to them due to their exceptional service. We now view Accumin as our partners in business & knowing that they’ve got all our bases covered from a SARS and admin point of view gives us invaluable peace of mind and more time to focus on growing our business.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to submit a tax return this year?
It depends on your income and its sources. SARS sends some people an auto-assessment, but an auto-assessment is not always complete or correct, especially if you have rental income, a side business, investments or medical and retirement deductions. Send us your auto-assessment and we will check it before you accept it.
I have received a letter from SARS. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. SARS letters, verification requests and audits all have deadlines. Send us the letter and we will tell you what SARS is asking for, gather the supporting documents with you and deal with SARS on your behalf.
Do I need to register for VAT?
From 1 April 2026, VAT registration is compulsory once your taxable supplies exceed R2.3 million in any 12-month period (it was R1 million). You can register voluntarily once they exceed R120,000. Whether voluntary registration makes sense depends on who your customers are, so speak to us first.
What is provisional tax and does it apply to me?
Provisional tax is how people and businesses with income that isn’t taxed through PAYE, such as business, rental or investment income, pay their tax during the year instead of in one lump sum. Payments are usually due at the end of August and the end of February. Late or under-estimated payments attract penalties and interest, so we calculate them with you.
I’m behind on my returns. Can you help?
Yes. We work out what is outstanding, bring your returns up to date and help you get your tax compliance status back in order, which you need for tenders, some contracts and certain bank and emigration processes.
Get in touch
Your Company, Our Expertise
Where to find us
Contact
- Address44 Lena Ahrens Road, Bulwer, Durban, 4083.
- Phone031 261 8260
- Emailinfo@accumin.co.za