# Tax Deadlines

The South African tax year falls between the 1st March and 28th/29th February of the following year. The annual return is due during filing season, which falls after the end of the tax year and is announced by SARS each year.

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Depending on the type of taxpayer you are, your deadlines may be extended. See [provisional taxpayers](https://docs.recap.io/south-african-tax-guide/cryptocurrency-tax/is-cryptocurrency-taxed-in-south-africa).
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It's vital to know when each tax year starts and when your filing is due, so you know which gains fall into what tax year.

## 2023 Tax Year Deadlines ([Online Filing](https://www.sarsefiling.co.za/))

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* **Regular Filing:** 23rd October 2023
* **Provisional Taxpayers:** 23rd January 2024

Read more about how to file your return [here](https://docs.recap.io/south-african-tax-guide/how-to-file-your-return/filing-your-tax-return).