National Treasury Calls for Technical Tax Proposals Ahead of 2026 Budget Review: Deadline Looms on 28 November
Pretoria – The National Treasury has put out a call to taxpayers, tax experts and the public to send in ideas for fixing small glitches in South Africa’s tax laws, which could make it into the 2026 Budget Review. This yearly step lets everyday people and pros point out odd spots, leaks or tech issues in current rules that need a tweak.
The invite sticks to fixes for unintended mix-ups, money slips, gaps or tech bits in the laws on the books. “More substantive tax policy proposals and rate changes are dealt with through a different process, and hence this request does not apply to major tax policy proposals,” National Treasury said on Monday.
Every February, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana lays out new tax ideas in the Budget Speech. The Budget Review, which comes out with the speech, gives more details on these ideas and changes to laws. Big policy shifts and rate hikes show up in Chapter 4, while the smaller tech fixes land in Annexure C.
National Treasury will look at these Annexure C ideas. Get them in by Friday, 28 November 2025 – that’s the cut-off.
To clear up points in the sent ideas, help rank them and grab more info, online workshops with those involved will run on 11 and 12 December 2025. Dates get locked in with e-invites to those who sent ideas.
After that, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service team up to suggest picks to the Finance Minister for possible spots in Annexure C of the 2026 Budget Review.
“It should be noted that engagement or request for more information on any proposal before the 2026 Budget is no indicator that the proposal will be included in the 2026 Budget Review. The final decision to include any proposal is the sole prerogative of the Minister of Finance,” National Treasury said.
Send written ideas to National Treasury at AnnexCProposals@Treasury.gov.za or SARS at 2026LegislationComments@sars.gov.za.
For bigger tax policy changes, send them separate to Mr Christopher Axelson, Deputy Director General for Tax and Financial Sector Policy, at Christopher.Axelson@treasury.gov.za.
What Makes a Technical Tax Proposal?
These ideas focus on small tweaks to make the tax system run smoother, without big shifts in policy or rates. Past examples from Annexure C in recent Budget Reviews show what fits.
For instance, in the 2025 Budget Review, fixes included clearing up rules on how foreign dividends get taxed when companies switch spots, and adjusting how crypto assets count in tax to close gaps. Other changes fixed VAT on sales between linked firms and refined how trusts handle money from abroad.
In 2024, Annexure C dealt with tech bits like updating how carbon taxes work for green energy and fixing loopholes in how firms claim breaks for research work. These are the kinds of nuts-and-bolts changes that stop money leaks without rocking the boat on main policies.
The goal is to plug holes that let revenue slip or cause mix-ups for taxpayers, making the system fairer and tighter. Ideas that spot these get a good look, but only if they stick to tech fixes – no calls for new taxes or big rate jumps here.
How the Process Works: From Idea to Budget
This call is part of a yearly cycle where National Treasury gathers input to fine-tune laws. After the deadline, they sift through sends and pick ones for workshops. These online meets let submitters explain and answer questions, helping rank the best fixes.
Then, Treasury and SARS crunch the ideas and suggest a list to the Minister. He has the last say on what makes it into Annexure C, which comes out with the Budget in February 2026.
This setup lets a wide group – from big firms to small taxpayers – have a say in smoothing out tax rules. Past years show it leads to real changes, like fixing how VAT hits online sales or clearing up rules on trusts to stop abuse.
Why This Matters for South Africa’s Economy
With the economy facing tough times like slow growth and high job loss, tight tax rules help bring in needed cash without new burdens. The 2025 Budget saw no big rate hikes, thanks in part to better collections and fixes from past Annexure C ideas.
By closing leaks, these tweaks could save millions, funding key areas like schools, health and jobs. For tax pros, it’s a chance to flag real-world glitches that trip up clients. For the public, it’s a way to make the system fairer and cut red tape.
As the deadline nears, Treasury urges quick sends to join the mix. This open call shows a push for team work in building a stronger tax base, key to South Africa’s growth plans. If you have a tech fix in mind, now’s the time to share it.
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