Key Takeaways On July 1, 2026, SARS published a draft guide establishing foundational tax rules for crypto assets. Up to 6 million local traders face tight SARS audits and tax rates ranging from 18% to 45%. Citizens have until Aug. 31, 2026, to submit public comments to SARS before enforcement tightens. SARS Targets Six Million Users The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released guidance on the taxation of crypto assets, a major regulatory push to standardize compliance across the country’s booming digital asset sector. The draft document, published July 1, 2026, details how the tax authority plans to govern …