Tax · 8 October 2026 · 4 min read · By Rand & Rule
The SARS dates every freelancer should have in their calendar
Provisional tax (IRP6) dates, the optional top-up and the habits that make SARS deadlines painless for South African freelancers.
Provisional tax for a February year-end
- First IRP6: 31 August
- Second IRP6: end of February
- Optional top-up: 30 September after year-end
Different year-end?
Companies with another financial year-end have different dates. Our free tool works them out and adds them to your calendar.
Make the dates painless
Set money aside from every payment so the IRP6 amount is already waiting. If a date falls on a weekend, pay by the last business day before.
General information only, not tax or legal advice. Confirm your situation with a registered tax practitioner or attorney.