ITR12
Quick Answer
What is ITR12?
The ITR12 is the annual income tax return for individuals, including sole proprietors declaring business income.
ITR12 explained
Many salary-only earners are auto-assessed by SARS, but anyone with business income, rentals or capital gains completes the full return.
Who it applies to: Individuals and sole proprietors.
Cost: Free to file.
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Official source: SARS (South African Revenue Service)
Always verify this information with official South African government sources. Rules, fees and thresholds change. Check SARS, CIPC, the Department of Employment and Labour or gov.za before you act.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 by the BizAnswers editorial team. How we write and check our guides.