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What to know about filing your tax returns

PAYING tax can often seem extremely complicated, but these days the South African Revenue Service (Sars) makes it much easier to understand and submit your tax returns.

But when you’ve just started working and have to register as a taxpayer it can still seem overwhelming. We answer six of your questions on the subject.

HOW DO TAX YEARS WORK?

The tax year covers a slightly different period than the ordinary calendar year. It starts on 1 March and ends on

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