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TaxTim

An online tax return assistant that guides users through SARS filing in plain language and helps maximize refunds.

TaxTim

Plain-English tax filing with SARS submission support

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What is TaxTim?

TaxTim is an online tax return platform for South African individuals, provisional taxpayers, and companies. It guides users through tax questions in plain English, fills in tax forms, and supports direct filing with SARS.

How to use TaxTim?

  1. 1Register for a TaxTim account.
  2. 2Answer the guided questions about your income, expenses, and deductions.
  3. 3Review the completed tax return and any checks or suggestions.
  4. 4Connect to SARS eFiling if needed and submit your return.
  5. 5Ask the helpdesk if you need support with a tax question.

TaxTim Key Features

  • Plain-English guided tax questionnaire
  • Direct SARS eFiling integration
  • Tax deduction and refund checks
  • Helpdesk support from tax practitioners
  • Free tax return try-before-you-buy flow
  • Tax Health Score and reporting
  • Support for personal, provisional, and company tax returns

TaxTim Use Cases

  • Annual personal tax return filing
  • Provisional tax return preparation
  • Company tax return filing
  • Checking for missed deductions
  • Getting help with tax questions
  • Estimating and improving tax refunds

TaxTim Pricing & Free Credits

TaxTim currently operates on a Free, Paid model.

Lite

From R171 per tax submission

Basic tax return package for simple salary-only returns; can be tried free before paying to submit.

Smart

From R451 per tax submission

For salary returns with items like medical aid, retirement, investments, capital gains, or home office.

Ultra

From R715 per tax submission

For more complex returns such as commission, contractors, sole proprietors, rental income, or foreign income.

Standard per-submission pricing

R215 / R565 / R895

Listed base prices per tax submission, with discounted voucher pricing available before tax season.

TaxTim Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Simple step-by-step guidance in plain English
  • Direct integration with SARS eFiling
  • Designed to uncover missed deductions and improve refunds
  • Helpdesk access to tax professionals
  • Can be started for free before paying to submit

Cons

  • Best suited to South African tax filing
  • Some complex document reviews may cost extra
  • Paid submission required to file completed returns

What is TaxTim best for?

  • South African taxpayers who want easier SARS filing
  • People who need help understanding their tax return
  • Users looking to maximize legitimate tax refunds
  • Those with simple to moderately complex tax returns

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