MC Accounting And Taxation Pty Ltd

15/07/2026

🚨 Missed a SARS deadline? Don't panic.

Missing a tax deadline doesn't always mean the situation can't be resolved—but taking action sooner is usually the best approach.

In our latest blog, we explain:

✅ What may happen if you miss a SARS deadline
✅ The most common deadlines businesses should monitor
✅ When professional support may be appropriate
✅ Practical ways to reduce the risk of missing future deadlines

Whether it's income tax, VAT, payroll, provisional tax or trust compliance, having a structured monthly process can make all the difference.

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/accounting-tax-insights/missed-sars-deadline-guide

If you'd like support, you're welcome to request a consultation.

📲 WhatsApp: +27 81 458 4668
🌐 https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/contact

📍 Johannesburg | Remote support available

This post provides general information only and should not be regarded as accounting or tax advice. Individual circumstances differ.

28/06/2026

New blog post is live ✅

The Complete Guide to Building a Monthly Compliance System for Your Business

Most compliance pressure doesn’t come from one big mistake — it builds when there isn’t a consistent monthly process.

In this article, we explain the monthly rhythm we use:

✅ Collect
✅ Check
✅ Close
✅ Comply
✅ Confirm

A structured system helps keep your records organised, your deadlines controlled, and your business consistently up to date.

Read the blog here:
https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/accounting-tax-insights/monthly-compliance-system-accounting

📍 Johannesburg | Remote support available

17/05/2026

Small businesses only need to register for VAT once their annual turnover exceeds R2.3 million.

This means:
🔸Less paperwork and administration for your business
🔸Lower cost of tax compliance
🔸More room to grow your business

More info: https://bit.ly/42tqq32

17/05/2026

New SARS Verification Checks

Aspirant and re-registering tax practitioners seeking registration with a Recognised Professional Body (RCB) should take note of recent updates to SARS’ external guidance on tax practitioner and verification. The registration framework operates on a dual model, requiring both SARS registration and affiliation to an RCB, supported by ongoing compliance, education, and fit-and-proper requirements.

SARS has introduced enhanced verification processes within an electronic workflow that includes automated compliance and risk screening. Where triggered, applicants may be required to submit supporting documentation within prescribed timeframes.

Verification timelines generally allow up to 21 business days for submission of documents, with shorter turnaround times of up to 5 business days for additional requests during the verification phase. Failure to respond timeously or adequately may result in delays or the application being declined.

For existing practitioners, deregistration due to non-compliance may also trigger verification requirements, in addition to completion of the SARS Tax Practitioner Readiness Programme.
Overall, SARS’ approach reinforces that registration is an ongoing compliance process rather than a once-off accreditation, with continued monitoring to uphold professional and taxpayer integrity.

SAIT fully supports SARS’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the integrity, professionalism and credibility of the tax practitioner landscape. SAIT is also engaging with SARS and share further guidance as it emerges.

23/02/2026

CITR (Company Income Tax Return / ITR14): what to prepare + when it’s due

Your CITR (ITR14) is your company’s annual income tax return. SARS may ask you to prove the figures — so your books, reconciliations and supporting documents must back up what you submit.

✅ Deadline

Your ITR14 is due within 12 months after your company’s financial year-end.
➡️ If your company has a February year-end, your deadline is 28 February 2026.

✅ What to prepare before submission

1) Reconciliations (non-negotiable)
• Bank reconciled to statements
• Loans/credit cards supported
• VAT/PAYE/SDL/UIF balances agree to filed returns (if applicable)

2) Supporting schedules
• Fixed assets + depreciation
• Debtors/creditors + year-end cut-off
• Director/shareholder loan accounts
• Interest and finance costs correctly treated

3) Expense review
Common query drivers: mixed personal/business spend, repairs vs improvements (capital vs revenue), and year-end journals without support.

If you’d like a structured review before you submit, message us to request a consultation.

📍 Johannesburg | MC Accounting & Taxation

09/02/2026

VAT problems usually don’t start at VAT201 submission time…
They start earlier — when month-to-month recordkeeping is inconsistent, reconciliations fall behind, or supporting documents aren’t in place.

That’s when VAT becomes stressful:
❌ Rushed numbers
❌ Last-minute fixes
❌ SARS queries
❌ Surprises in cash flow

I wrote a short, practical VAT article to explain what causes VAT issues and how a structured monthly process can prevent them.

Read it here: https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/accounting-tax-insights/monthly-accounting-compliance-systems

If you’d like support with monthly bookkeeping, VAT and SARS compliance — you’re welcome to request a consultation:
📩 https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/contact

📲 WhatsApp: +27 81 458 4668

01/02/2026

Most business owners don’t run into compliance problems because of one big mistake…
It’s usually month-to-month inconsistency — missing items, rushed month-end, and work pushed “to later” until it becomes urgent.

I’ve just published a new blog post on why a structured monthly accounting & compliance system matters — especially for growing businesses that want calm, controlled month-end reporting.

Collect → Check → Close → Comply → Confirm

Read it here:
https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/accounting-tax-insights/monthly-accounting-compliance-systems

If you’d like structured monthly support (Johannesburg or remote), you’re welcome to request a consultation:
https://www.mcaccountingandtax.co.za/contact

28/01/2026

Who we help at MC Accounting & Taxation ✅

We support business owners, investors and trustees who want calm, structured accounting support — with a reliable monthly process that keeps everything up to date and SARS-ready.

We’re a good fit if you value:
• Consistent monthly bookkeeping
• Deadlines handled early (VAT / payroll where applicable)
• Clear reporting and reliable numbers
• A direct contact person who understands your file (no being passed around)

We’ve structured the business to provide strong, high-touch support — which means we only take on a limited number of monthly clients at a time.
If you work with us, you’re part of the few we service closely.

We typically work with:
✅ Owner-managed businesses
✅ VAT-registered businesses
✅ Employers needing payroll support
✅ Property investors and trusts

If you’d like support, you’re welcome to request a consultation:
📲 WhatsApp: +27 81 458 4668
📩 https://mcaccountingandtax.co.za/contact

📍 Johannesburg | Remote support available

26/01/2026

✅ February deadline: Provisional taxpayers & trusts

A reminder for business owners, investors and trustees:

The 2nd provisional tax payment for the 2026 year of assessment is due on 28 February 2026.
This is relevant to many provisional taxpayers and trusts.

If you’re unsure whether it applies to you, it’s best to check early — and avoid last-minute pressure.

Want to get your records SARS-ready before month-end?
If you’d like support, you’re welcome to request a consultation.
📲 WhatsApp: 081 458 4668

📍 Johannesburg | Remote support available

19/01/2026