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Tax season.

If those two words send shivers down your spine, you’re not alone. Spend one day queuing at your nearest SARS branch and you’re scarred for life.

The good news, for individuals, is that there is still time, but companies shouldn’t drag their heels when it comes to submitting detailed payroll and tax information of their employees.

Annual filing is now open for companies, with the above information to be submitted by no later than May 31, according to a recent SARS release.

Individual taxpayers, breathe a little easier.

You still have time before you’re required to dabble, with tax season for individual taxpayers opening on July 1.

Then these are the deadlines to bear in mind:

• Branch filing – October 31
• Non-provisional taxpayers who use eFiling and the MobiApp – December 4
• Provisional taxpayers who use eFiling – January 31, 2022

I always try to be one of the first through the gate when filing opens, in the hope that the sweet, sweet taste of a SARS tax refund will hit my account.

At least that way, I get to my waste my tax money, as opposed to the government doing it for me.

For those dealing with more complicated tax filings, go on, treat yourself to some assistance from the pros. You’re worth it.