taxtim.com
Online tax assistant and calculator for South African tax returns.
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.
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taxtim.com Pricing Plans
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Free to try, packages from R 219/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.
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.
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.
Provisional tax return submitted twice per year for individuals. Special upfront payment price: R 467.
Provisional tax return submitted twice per year for companies. Special upfront payment price: R 186.
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.
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
taxtim.com AI Features
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