Company director ordered to pay back the money to SARS
The director of a company found guilty of submitting nil VAT returns while the business was actively trading, has been ordered by the Bloemfontein Regional Court to pay the South African Revenue Service (SARS) an amount of R400 853.
Sheriff to attach assets of company for PAYE and VAT debt
The assets of GladAfrica Management Services will be attached by the sheriff after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) obtained a civil judgment and writ of execution against the company after it submitted PAYE and VAT returns without making payment.
SARS update on filing season for individuals and trusts
Tshwane, 5 August 2021 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to remind non-provisional taxpayers to file their returns by using the safe and convenient digital channels that are available to meet the deadline of 23 November 2021
R10-million of illicit cigarettes declared as tissue paper
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized illicit cigarettes declared as tissue paper to the value of R 10-million at the Durban harbour this past weekend.
6 January 2017 – First week brings R4,3 Million worth of narcotics busts
SARS Customs has intercepted seven kilograms of ephedrine and 86 litres of ecstasy worth a total of R4,3 Million during this first week of the year at OR Tambo International Airport.
26 March 2015 – Update on implementation of FATCA in South Africa
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to improve international tax compliance and to implement the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was signed by the South African Minister of Finance, Mr Nhlanhla Nene and U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Mr Patrick H. Gaspard on 9 June 2014.
16 March 2015 – SARS Media Statement – Mr JS Malema
On 11 September 2012 SARS obtained a judgment in terms of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, in the High Court of South Africa Gauteng Division, Pretoria, confirming an outstanding tax debt by Mr JS Malema of R16.2 million.
6 March 2015 – SARS Enforcement and Customs Operations for February 2015
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is providing an update to the media and the public on its operations to combat crimes such as smuggling, fraud and abuse of the tax system for the month of February 2015.
3 March 2015 – Over 22kg crystal methamphetamine seized at OR Tambo
The SARS Customs team at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday (2 March) evening seized 22.65kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (“Tik”), valued at R6.75 million, as it was being smuggled into the country.
2 March 2015 – Substantial Narcotics Shipments Stopped
On the evening of Friday 27 February the SARS Customs team identified a male passenger for further checks while he was disembarking from a flight originating in Cotonou, Benin. He had checked in 3 pieces of luggage – bags each holding a large plastic “jerry can”.
