19 October 2017 – Almost 12 000 taxpayers assisted on Saturdays
SARS is pleased to announce that almost 12 000 taxpayers have been served to make tax submissions since SARS extended its operating hours to Saturdays at selected branches around the country on 30 September.
Assets of two companies attached over combined R57-million in tax debts
The assets of a logistics company that owed the South African Revenue Service (SARS) R39-million in unpaid taxes have been attached by the sheriff following a civil judgement and writ granted by the Pretoria High Court.
26 October 2017 – SARS celebrates 20 years of excellent service
The South African Revenue Service will celebrate its 20th anniversary during the month of October 2017. Celebrations will take place at its branches throughout the country under the theme At Your Service.
30 October 2017 – Jonas Makwakwa to return to SARS
SARS wishes to announce that after approximately a year in suspension, Chief Officer: Business & Individual Tax (BAIT), Mr Jonas Makwakwa, will return to the organisation with effect from 1 November 2017.
30 October 2017 – SARS has paid over R120-billion in refunds
More than R20 billion saved in fraudulent claims. SARS is pleased to announce that it has paid over R120-billion in refunds across all tax types in the last 7 months, that is, from the beginning of April of the tax season to date.
1 November 2017 – Tax season – 24 days to go
Taxpayers urged to avoid last minute rush. Non-provisional taxpayers have 24 days to file their tax returns before Tax Season officially closes for this category of taxpayers on Friday, 24 November 2017.
3 November 2017 – SARS Customs uncover undeclared currency worth R6,2 Million
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs officials made a massive currency bust of undeclared foreign and local currency worth R6,2 Million at King Shaka International Airport yesterday.
SARS Customs has capacity to manage border movement
The South African Revenue Service (SARS), through its Customs division, understands the plight of freight forwarding stakeholders who are experiencing delays at the Beit Bridge border post.
Court rules against taxpayer abuse of court system
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the judgement in favour of SARS in the vexatious litigation application against Mr Gary van der Merwe and others in the Cape High Court.
3 November 2017 – SARS to take criminal action against breach of confidentiality of taxpayer information
SARS has noted the widespread media reports on the Sunday Times’ lead story, Gangster Republic (29 October) which is an extract from Jacques Pauw’s book, The President’s Keepers – Those keeping Zuma in power and out of prison.
