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taxtim.com

Online tax assistant and calculator for South African tax returns.

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Intro

What is taxtim.com?

TaxTim SA is a friendly online tax assistant designed to help individuals and businesses in South Africa complete and file their tax returns quickly, easily, and correctly. Acting as a comprehensive income tax calculator, the platform simplifies the entire filing process into an intuitive chat-like interface. Users don't need any prior tax knowledge; they simply answer straightforward questions regarding their income and expenses. The system functions as a smart salary tax calculator and PAYE calculator, checking for missed deductions to ensure you achieve your maximum possible refund while avoiding SARS penalties.

taxtim.com at a glance
Free to try, packages from R 219/submission563K monthly visitsPaid access
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Pricing

taxtim.com Pricing Plans

Compare taxtim.com free options, taxtim.com paid pricing plans, and usage notes before you choose the best way to use this AI tool in 2026.

Free to try, packages from R 219/submission

R 315 per tax submission

A basic tax return for those with a basic salary only: NO medical aid, retirement, allowances or other income. Includes 7 sections and helpdesk support. Special out-of-season voucher price: R 251.

R 495 per tax submission

A simple tax return for salary and/or medical aid, retirement, investments, capital gains and/or home office. Includes 18 sections. Special out-of-season voucher price: R 395.

R 775 per tax submission

A comprehensive tax return for commission, independent contractors, sole prop, rental or foreign income earners. Includes 26 sections. Special out-of-season voucher price: R 619.

R 550 per tax submission

Provisional tax return submitted twice per year for individuals. Special upfront payment price: R 467.

R 219 per tax submission

Provisional tax return submitted twice per year for companies. Special upfront payment price: R 186.

R 1,199 per tax submission

Annual tax return for CIPC registered companies with annual turnover under R1 million and assets under R5 million. Includes 11 sections. Special upfront payment price: R 1,019.

R 699 per tax submission

Annual tax return for companies registered with CIPC that did not trade during the year. Includes 5 sections. Special upfront payment price: R 594.

Pricing updated:Jun 11, 2026

Features

taxtim.com AI Features

Step-by-step assisted chat interfaceFully integrated with SARS eFiling for one-click submissionAutomated data import for IRP5, medical aid, and investmentsBuilt-in tax refund maximiser with over 1,300 checksAccess to qualified tax practitioners and CA's via online helpdeskFree extra tools including a vehicle logbook app and expense tracker
Pros & Cons

taxtim.com Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No tax knowledge required due to plain-language explanations
  • Most returns are completed in 20 minutes or less
  • Free to try out and answer questions before making a payment
  • Partnerships allow eligible users to get the service free or discounted
  • Highly secure system backed by 256-bit SSL protection

Limitations

  • Unlike basic SARS eFiling, fully submitting requires a paid package
  • Additional fees may apply for extra expertise or non-routine document reviews

taxtim.com FAQ

While SARS eFiling is free, TaxTim acts as an interactive tax calculator South Africa residents can use to uncover hidden deductions. It guides you step-by-step in plain language, offers expert helpdesk support from registered practitioners, and runs automated reviews to ensure you maximize your tax refund.