According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the year of the ‘Fire Horse’, which is associated with rapid change, passion and ambition. This is reflected in the 2026 Budget: Government has withdrawn ZAR 20 billion in proposed tax increases and is providing full inflationary relief to taxpayers for the first time in three years.
Can taxpayers bet on National Treasury and the proposed Budget Reforms? Or is the South African Revenue Service going to be scrambling to close the stable doors long after the proverbial horse has bolted?
Click here to read our Budget Brief outlining the highlights of the Budget. Click here for a visual highlighting the proposed tax changes.
