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    Turnover Tax Rates 2026/27

    Turnover tax is the simplified, single-tax option for micro-businesses -- one rate on turnover instead of income tax, VAT, provisional tax and more. The 2026/27 rate table, with the R600,000 zero band.

    Rate by taxable turnover (2026/27)

    R1 to R600,000 0%
    R600,001 to R950,000 1% of the amount above R600,000
    R950,001 to R1,400,000 R3,500 + 2% of the amount above R950,000
    R1,400,001 and above R12,500 + 3% of the amount above R1,400,000

    Who can use it

    Qualifying turnover ceiling R2.3 million (raised from R1 million for 2026/27)
    Year-end-date restriction Removed for 2026/27
    Not for Most professional service providers, and where over 20% of receipts are from professional services
    Guidance only -- not tax advice. Turnover tax is voluntary -- compare it against the SBC and normal regimes before electing in. Note: the VAT compulsory-registration threshold is also R2.3 million from 1 April 2026. Verify at sars.gov.za.

    Sources: SARS / National Treasury Budget 2026 Tax Guide · SARS Turnover Tax

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