What are the income tax brackets in South Africa for 2026?
# South African Income Tax Brackets for 2026
**The official income tax brackets for the 2026/2027 tax year (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027) will be announced during Budget 2026 on 25 February 2026.** Until then, taxpayers and accounting professionals must rely on the current 2025/2026 tax year rates.
## Current Tax Brackets (2025/2026 Tax Year)
For reference, the current individual income tax brackets are:
| **Taxable Income (R)** | **Rate of Tax** |
|------------------------|-----------------|
| R0 - R237,100 | 18% of taxable income |
| R237,101 - R370,500 | R42,678 + 26% of amount above R237,100 |
| R370,501 - R512,800 | R77,362 + 31% of amount above R370,500 |
| R512,801 - R673,000 | R121,475 + 36% of amount above R512,800 |
| R673,001 - R857,900 | R179,147 + 39% of amount above R673,000 |
| R857,901 and above | R251,258 + 41% of amount above R857,900 |
## Tax Rebates and Thresholds (2025/2026)
**Primary rebate:** R17,235 per year
**Secondary rebate (65+ years):** Additional R9,444 per year
**Tertiary rebate (75+ years):** Additional R3,145 per year
**Effective tax thresholds:**
- **Under 65 years:** R95,750
- **65-74 years:** R148,217
- **75+ years:** R165,689
## What to Expect for 2026/2027
The Minister of Finance will announce any changes to tax brackets during the **Budget Speech on 25 February 2026**. Historically, South Africa adjusts tax brackets annually to account for inflation, typically providing bracket creep relief to taxpayers.
## Key Planning Considerations
- **Provisional tax deadlines** remain unchanged regardless of bracket adjustments
- **Interest exemption thresholds** for 2026 are R23,800 (under 65) and R34,500 (65+)
- **Medical scheme fee tax credits** and other allowances may also be adjusted
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## Next Steps
1. **Mark 25 February 2026** in your calendar for Budget 2026 announcements
2. **Review current client tax positions** using 2025/2026 brackets
3. **Prepare provisional tax calculations** based on existing rates
4. **Update tax planning strategies** once new brackets are announced
The official SARS tax tables for 2026/2027 will be published immediately following Budget 2026, with implementation from 1 March 2026.