Media Statement on Profile Hijacking
29 August 2024- The South African Revenue Service (SARS) notes with concern the article carried by the Sunday Times (25 August 2024) regarding the hijacking of taxpayers’ profiles. Under normal circumstances, SARS is prohibited by Chapter 6 of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 from divulging confidential taxpayer information. However, since the taxpayer has […]
Tax Implications of Withdrawing from Two-Pot Retirement System
Persons who intend to withdraw from the savings pot of the Two-Pot Retirement System from 1 September 2024 must be registered for tax. Those who are not registered must register before they apply to their relevant fund. If a person is not registered for tax, the request for a tax directive sent from the fund to SARS will be rejected.
Changes to Customs import system
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) remains committed to providing clarity and certainty in the implementation of its mandate of promoting legitimate trade for the economic development of the country in an era of rapidly expanding e-Commerce. This will be achieved by making it simple and easy to facilitate an increased movement of goods.
Trade Statistics for June 2024
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R24.2 billion in June 2024. This surplus was attributable to exports of R172.0 billion and imports of R147.7 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
Refund reversal resolved
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has noted the challenges with respect to refund reversal on some of the accounts of taxpayers. Since the beginning of the Filing Season, SARS has paid out in excess of R14 Billion to 1.5 million taxpayers. The information at SARS’ disposal indicate that 30 thousand taxpayers have witnessed reversal of their refunds.
SARS Media statement: Assassination attempt of Advocate Naude
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Mr Edward Kieswetter said that “he condemns in the strongest possible terms attempted assassination of Advocate Coreth Naude.
Media Statement: Commissioner Edward Kieswetter’s address on Filing Season 2024
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr Edward Kieswetter expresses, his sincere gratitude to all taxpayers who interacted with SARS over the past two weeks. This includes those who were part of the Individual Tax Filing Season 2024 that commenced yesterday, 15 July 2024 and will run until 21 October 2024 and 20 January 2025 for non-provisional and provisional taxpayers, respectively.
SARS welcomes Finance leadership
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr. Edward Kieswetter, warmly welcomes the reappointment of Mr. Enoch Godongwana, as the Minister of Finance and Dr David Masondo as the Deputy Minister of Finance, as well as the appointment of Mr. Ashor Sarupen as the second Deputy Minister of Finance.
World Customs Organisation re-elects SARS Commissioner by Acclamation
The highest decision-making body of the World Customs Organisation, the WCO Council, has re-elected SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter as the WCO Chairperson for a second term, 2024 – 2025.
SARS announces the start of the Filing Season for 2024 tax year
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announces 15th July 2024 as the start of the Filing Season for provisional and non-provisional taxpayers who are required to file a tax return. Auto-assessments for an expanded pool of taxpayers will run from the 1st to the 14th July 2024.
