TaxTim

TL;DR

Chat-style questionnaire turns tax jargon into plain English.
Imports data and submits returns directly to SARS in minutes.
Maximises refunds with 1 300 built-in error & deduction checks.
Ideal for South African salary earners, freelancers and small businesses.

What is TaxTim

TaxTim is an AI-enhanced online tax assistant designed to simplify and automate the completion and submission of South African tax returns. By guiding users through a conversational questionnaire, importing data directly from SARS eFiling, and performing over 1 300 accuracy checks, TaxTim eliminates complex forms, reduces filing errors, and maximises potential refunds for individuals, freelancers, and small businesses.

Key Features

Conversational Questionnaire – Plain-language questions help users capture income and expenses without tax knowledge.
SARS eFiling Integration – Imports IRP5, medical, retirement and investment data, then files returns directly with SARS.
Refund Maximiser – Built-in logic scans for overlooked deductions to increase potential refunds.
1 300+ Validation Checks – Automated error detection ensures forms are complete and compliant.
Professional Helpdesk – Registered tax practitioners answer queries within the platform.
Security & Compliance – 256-bit SSL encryption and AWS hosting protect personal data.
Rapid Filing – Most users finish in 20 minutes or less, reducing admin time significantly.

Who is TaxTim for?

Key Use Cases & Applications

Filing an individual’s annual tax return in under 30 minutes.
Maximising deductions for remote workers logging home-office expenses.
Automating provisional tax submissions for freelancers and contractors.
Importing IRP5s and medical certificates directly from SARS to avoid data entry.
Generating a personalised Tax Health Score to plan future tax savings.

Pros

User-friendly chat interface removes tax jargon.
Direct SARS submission saves time and avoids manual eFiling.
Comprehensive validation checks maximise refunds and compliance.
Tiered, pay-per-submission pricing with free preview.

Cons

Cost can be higher than free SARS eFiling for very simple returns.
Additional charges may apply for complex, non-routine document reviews.

Pricing Info

Lite – R 315 per tax submission (R 251 early-bird voucher).
• 7 sections; salary-only return.
• Helpdesk support, refund maximiser, one-click SARS submission.
Smart – R 495 per tax submission (R 395 early-bird voucher).
• 18 sections; salary plus medical aid, retirement, investments, CGT, home office.
• All Lite features plus expanded income & deduction coverage.
Ultra – R 775 per tax submission (R 619 early-bird voucher).
• 26 sections; commission earners, contractors, sole props, rental or foreign income.
• All Smart features plus advanced business & multi-income support.

FAQs

Does TaxTim submit my return directly to SARS?