TaxTim

TaxTim is a leading tax preparation service in City Bowl, Cape Town, designed to help individuals, independent contractors, provisional taxpayers and small businesses complete their tax returns quickly and confidently. Based in the heart of Cape Town, TaxTim combines intuitive online tools with the expertise of registered tax practitioners to simplify South African tax for everyone, from first‑time filers to experienced taxpayers with more complex affairs.

Launched in 2011, TaxTim set out to remove the fear and confusion that often come with tax season by turning a technical process into a friendly conversation. Instead of wrestling with complex forms, users answer simple questions in plain language while the system handles the calculations, forms and SARS integration in the background. Over the years, many customers have come to rely on TaxTim to keep an organised record of their previous submissions, to guide them step by step through each tax year, and to give them greater peace of mind at filing time.

From its base on Kloof Street in the City Bowl, TaxTim serves salaried employees, freelancers, sole proprietors, landlords, South Africans working abroad and company owners across the country. Whether you are dealing with rental income, foreign earnings, capital gains, medical deductions or company returns, TaxTim’s online platform and support resources are designed to help you understand what SARS expects and how to stay fully compliant.

Services & Specialties

TaxTim specialises in online tax return preparation and filing for individuals and businesses in South Africa. Through a secure, web‑based platform, users can complete personal income tax returns, provisional tax returns, and company tax returns by answering an interview‑style series of questions. The system then automatically completes the correct SARS forms, pulls in data via SARS eFiling integration where connected, and submits the return to SARS on the user’s behalf.

Beyond the core filing service, TaxTim offers a rich library of tax guides, tutorials, calculators and FAQs that cover key topics such as salaried income, rental income, foreign income, capital gains tax and tax on investments. Users can explore practical advice on claiming deductions for wear and tear, travel expenses, medical costs and qualifying donations, along with detailed help on SARS registration, tax numbers, penalties and making payments via eFiling. For more advanced questions, registered tax practitioners are available via an online helpdesk to provide tailored guidance.

A key strength of TaxTim is its built‑in checking and optimisation. The system runs numerous checks to identify potential missed deductions and common errors, helping users to submit more accurate returns and potentially improve their tax outcome. Many customers highlight how TaxTim’s clear prompts, explanations and pre‑submission assessments give them confidence, especially when dealing with non‑typical situations such as foreign income or more complex provisional tax scenarios.

Why Choose TaxTim

• Plain‑language tax guidance: TaxTim replaces jargon with simple questions and explanations, ideal for users who are not tax or finance professionals.
• Fully online, SARS‑connected platform: File from anywhere in South Africa or abroad via an integrated system that connects directly to SARS eFiling for data import and submission.
• Support from registered tax practitioners: Access qualified tax experts via an online helpdesk when you need help interpreting rules or dealing with more complicated cases.
• Comprehensive learning resources: Benefit from extensive tax articles, definitions, calculators and tutorials, all in one place on the TaxTim website.
• Secure handling of your data: The platform uses 256‑bit SSL security, helping keep your personal and financial information protected during every step of the process.
• Organised record of past returns: Keep track of previous submissions and documentation in one online profile, making future tax seasons faster and less stressful.

Location & Accessibility

TaxTim is located at 32 Kloof Street in the City Bowl, Cape Town, placing it in one of the city’s most accessible and well‑known neighbourhoods. The City Bowl setting makes TaxTim convenient for residents, professionals and business owners who live or work in central Cape Town and its surrounding suburbs, while the online nature of the service means that users across South Africa can benefit without needing to visit in person.

Get in Touch

To learn more about how TaxTim can help with your next tax return, visit their website at www.taxtim.com. You can register, explore the beginner’s guides and calculators, connect your SARS eFiling profile and start your tax return online, or reach out via the site’s contact and help sections for further assistance.