Administrative Non-Compliance Penalty Calculator
SARS imposes a fixed monthly penalty for every outstanding tax return. The amount depends on your taxable income in the prior year and is charged for each month a return remains unfiled — up to 35 months.
SARS Administrative Penalty Table
| Taxable Income (Prior Year) | Monthly Penalty |
|---|---|
| R0 – R250,000 | R250 |
| R250,001 – R500,000 | R500 |
| R500,001 – R1,000,000 | R1,000 |
| R1,000,001 – R5,000,000 | R2,000 |
| R5,000,001 – R10,000,000 | R4,000 |
| R10,000,001 – R50,000,000 | R8,000 |
| R50,000,001+ | R16,000 |
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