SARS calls on employers to prepare data for annual Employers Filing Season
SARS is committed to providing certainty and clarity to all taxpayers and traders regarding their tax and customs obligations so that they can remain compliant and to ensure that transacting with the organisation is as simple and easy as possible.
Trade Statistics for January 2021
SARS today releases trade statistics for January 2021 recording a trade balance surplus of R11.83 billion.
SARS increases its focus on wealthy individuals and offshore holdings
For SARS to continue to provide a customized and seamless service to various categories of taxpayers, we are establishing a separate unit to focus on Individual Taxpayers with wealth and complex financial arrangements.
SARS welcomes the revised revenue estimate
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the upwardly revised revenue collection estimate announced by the Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni in his 2021 Budget Review presentation in Parliament today.
SARS customs intercepts rhino horn worth over R23 million
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted a consignment of rhino horns worth over R23 million at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) yesterday.
OECD, SARS and National Treasury continue partnership to strengthen tax co-operation
Today, the OECD, SARS and National Treasury of South Africa signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC), agreeing to continue to work together in the area of taxation.
SARS concerned about tax evasion allegations at commissions of inquiry
SARS has noted media reports on allegations of tax evasion at the various commissions of inquiries that are underway.
2019 International customs day celebrations
SARS celebrated the International Customs Day (ICD) a day earlier today to honour the men and women who protect the country’s borders and help facilitate trade.
Trade Statistics for December 2018
SARS today releases trade statistics for December 2018 recording a trade surplus of R17.17 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
SARS Customs intercepts luggage containing cocaine worth over R3 million
Following months of intense surveillance and observing various flights, yesterday the SARS Customs officers at ORTIA, successfully profiled a suspected drug smuggler.
