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TaxTim

TaxTim helps South African taxpayers file with confidence using a simple, step-by-step experience linked to SARS eFiling.

Monthly visits
595.4K
Pricing
Paid
Lite, Smart, Ultra
Added
Jul 19 2024

About TaxTim

TaxTim is a tax filing tool for South Africans, guiding users through filing their returns with a combination of guided questions, TimAI assistance, and access to human tax experts. It emphasizes plain-English questions and a connected workflow from registration to SARS submission, aiming to simplify the process for individuals and small businesses.

The platform integrates SARS eFiling data import and one-click submission, while providing built-in checks to catch errors before submission. It combines automated guidance with human support to address complex situations and ensure compliance throughout the filing journey.

Users can start for free, import data, select a tier based on their tax situation, and pay only when ready to submit. TimAI support and human helpdesk assistance are included with each return, and a dashboard keeps documents, deadlines, and SARS correspondence organized.

It emphasizes affordability, plain-English guidance, and a fully integrated SARS workflow, with different tiers designed for varying levels of tax complexity.

Key features

  • Guided, step-by-step filing
  • TimAI instant tax answers
  • Real human tax experts for guidance
  • SARS data import and one-click submission
  • Everything in one place (dashboard)

Pros and cons

Pros

Built-in checks to maximise accuracy and reduce errors
Guidance and support included with every return

Pricing

Lite
R215
per tax return submission
  • Simple salary earners
  • Standard salary income
  • IRP5 / IT3(a)
  • Pension income
  • Two-Pot withdrawals
  • Periods you were unemployed
  • Non-taxable income (income SARS doesn’t tax)
  • Trust beneficiary income
  • SUPPORT INCLUDED: TimAI, Human helpdesk support
  • Automated checks: 1,300+ (in different packages)
Smart
R565
per tax return submission
  • Everything in Lite +
  • Out-of-pocket medical expenses
  • Travel allowance claims
  • Interest & investments IT3b
  • Retirement annuity contributions
  • Donations to charity
  • IRP5 deductions / Home office
  • Marriage in community of property
  • Tax free savings
  • Employer-provided vehicle
  • Capital gains/losses
  • Assets & liabilities
  • SUPPORT INCLUDED: TimAI, Human helpdesk support
Ultra
R895
per tax return submission
  • Everything in Smart +
  • Commission expenses
  • Rental income
  • Self employed / Independent contractor / Freelancer
  • Foreign employment / Expat
  • Other income
  • Foreign taxes paid
  • Partnership
  • SUPPORT INCLUDED: TimAI, Human helpdesk support

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lite, Smart and Ultra?
TaxTim assigns the lowest-cost tier required to file your return correctly based on the answers you give during setup. You only pay for the complexity your return actually has.
Can my package change after I start?
Yes. Your return can become more complex as you work through the questions, and TaxTim will move you to the right tier so you can keep filing accurately.
Is my tax information secure on TaxTim?
Your data is protected with bank-level security, remains on secure South African servers and is handled with privacy and POPIA compliance in mind.
How long does filing with TaxTim usually take?
TaxTim is designed to keep the process fast. Our fastest user finished in just 2.5 minutes, and simpler returns can be completed very quickly.

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