SARS media statement on constitutional court judgement
The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to comment briefly on the decision of the Constitutional Court issued on 12 April 2024 in the matter between Capitec Bank Limited v SARS.
Compliance efforts of SARS bear fruit and underpin the positive revenue results despite the tough prevailing economic conditions
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased to announce its preliminary revenue collection outcome for the 2023/24 fiscal year.
Trade Statistics for February 2024
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R14.0 billion in February 2024. This surplus is attributable to exports of R161.8 billion and imports of R147.8 billion.
Taxpayers called to settle tax payments with SARS this week
As the tax revenue financial year draws to a close this week, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has labelled March a priority month for taxpayers and traders to settle their tax and customs payments and tax and customs debt on or before the last business day of this month, which is Thursday, 28 March 2024.
SARS welcomes High Court decision on BPSA
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr Edward Kieswetter, welcomed the High Court decision, which dismissed an application for leave to appeal by British Petroleum of South Africa (BPSA) to review the Commissioner’s decision to refuse its refund claims and levy forfeiture under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
Trade statistics for January 2024
Today, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) releases trade statistics for January 2024, recording a preliminary trade balance deficit of R9.4 billion. The deficit is attributable to exports of R144.3 billion and imports of R153.7 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
Commissioner Kieswetter’s term extended
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) confirms that President Cyril Ramaphosa requested the SARS Commissioner Mr. Edward Kieswetter to stay beyond his current term, which was meant to expire on 30 April 2024. Both parties agreed to the extension of his term as Commissioner for a period of two years.
SARS confirms legal action
The Commissioner for South African Revenue Service (SARS) Mr Edward Kieswetter hereby confirms that SARS has instituted legal proceedings against Sasfin Bank, as disclosed in the SENS announcement issued by Sasfin Holdings Ltd on 27 February 2024.
SARS is committed to supporting fiscal consolidation though improved tax administration
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr Edward Kieswetter, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Finance Minister Mr Enoch Godongwana’s strategy for fiscal consolidation over the medium term. “A well-functioning tax administration within a growing economy is the most sustainable path towards improving the country’s fiscal integrity,” said the Commissioner.
Trade Statistics for December 2023
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R14.1 billion in December 2023. This surplus was attributable to exports of R164.0 billion and imports of R149.9 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
