PBS Chartered Accountants

16/06/2026

Today we celebrate the young people whose ambition, determination and fresh thinking continue to shape the future of South Africa.

Happy Youth Day from the PBS team.

14/06/2026

2026 Filing Season is approaching.

Taxpayers are encouraged to update their personal and banking details from 1 June 2026 to help avoid delays during filing season.

Important SARS filing dates:

Auto Assessments: 1 July to 12 July 2026
Non-provisional individuals: 13 July to 23 October 2026
Provisional taxpayers: 13 July 2026 to 22 January 2027
Trusts: 13 July 2026 to 22 January 2027

For expert tax advice and assistance with accurate, compliant submissions, get in touch with our tax department.

📞 +27 13 752 6280 ✉ [email protected] 🔎 www.pbsca.co.za

03/06/2026

Runner-Up – Best of Mbombela 2026

A proud achievement for PBS Chartered Accountants.

Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and community for your continued trust and support. This recognition reflects our commitment to professional, reliable, and client-focused service.

31/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Michelle.

Your professionalism and thoughtful approach are truly appreciated and make a meaningful difference every day.

Wishing you a beautiful day of celebration and a year ahead filled with continued success and happiness.

22/05/2026

PBS Chartered Accountants is proud to share that our office has officially been registered as an ACCA Approved Employer at Platinum level for Trainee Development.

Effective from February 2026, this accreditation confirms that PBS meets ACCA’s recognised training standards within our single office. It is an important milestone that supports the growth and development of future accounting professionals and reflects the standard we aim to maintain within our firm.

A meaningful achievement for PBS and the people building their careers with us.

19/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀

SA relies on a narrow tax base, with only 13.2% of the Personal Income Tax population producing more than 50% of SA's total tax collections. Not sustainable!

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲:
This presents a concentration risk for SARS. They cannot squeeze more tax from a stagnant tax base, with many people not even paying tax as they fall below the tax threshold.

SARS's focus (as continued by SARS's new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu): To broaden the tax base and zoom in on provisional taxpayers, especially those who use trusts and receive income. It will be done by focusing on non-compliance. The recent introduction of penalties for non-compliance demonstrates SARS's plan.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀:
SARS is working with other government agencies to exchange data and is tracking transactions and bank accounts as they interact within the financial system. According to Makhubu, "Data is the lifeblood of a tax administration, and we want to use data to zone into trusts and ensure they are as compliant as they can be". He added that "if compliance still does not come through, then we have to responsibly enforce, and we do intend to heighten our integrated enforcement going forward".

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙋𝘽𝙎 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨.

📞 +27 13 752 6280 ✉ [email protected] 🔎 www.pbsca.co.za

06/05/2026

PBS Chartered Accountants - ready when you are!

30/04/2026

Happy Birthday to a special part of our team, Elzmarie.

Thank you for the dedication and positivity you bring each day.

We hope you have a wonderful birthday filled with celebration and joy.

27/04/2026

Freedom Day reflects on the progress made while recognising that social and economic challenges remain part of the national journey in South Africa.

PBS Chartered Accountants supports responsible governance, transparency, and sustainable growth within the communities we serve.

23/04/2026

4 Days left to vote. The Best of Mbombela voting platform closes on 26 April 2026.

Voting link: https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/mbombela/mbombela-voting-services/

A nomination in the Best of Mbombela awards is more than just a title; it is a reflection of the trust and partnership we share with our local community. PBS Chartered Accountants is honored to be recognized in this year’s program by Lowvelder.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our Mbombela clients. Voting is officially open, and we would appreciate your support as we celebrate the local businesses that make our city thrive.

Voting link: https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/mbombela/mbombela-voting-services/