25 October 2018 – 7 days left to file
Individual taxpayers have 7 days left to file their personal income tax returns before tax season closes on Wednesday, 31 October.
29 October 2018 – SARS sounds the 48-hour call to file
Individual taxpayers have 48 hours left to file their personal income tax returns before tax season closes on Wednesday, 31 October.
31 October 2018 – Trade Statistics for September 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for September 2018 recording a trade deficit of R2.95 billion.
1 November 2018 – Tax Season 2018 – Preliminary Results
The South African Revenue Service received 5.785 million returns by Wednesday, 31 October 2018, which marked the close of tax season for non-provisional taxpayers.
14 November 2018 – R10-million suspected counterfeit goods bust in Western Cape
SARS Customs officials intercepted suspected counterfeit clothing and shoes valued at approximately R10 722 364 in the Western Cape over the weekend.
15 November 2018 – SARS achieves 30 fraud convictions involving R65 million in 6 months
Between April and September this year, SARS has achieved 30 successful convictions in Value-Added Tax (VAT) – and Personal Income Tax (PIT) fraud cases, involving R65 million.
Review of Disability List
SARS has noted the public comments following the publication of the draft “List of Qualifying Physical Impairment or Disability Expenditure” (the Disability List) for public comment.
Trade Statistics for April 2021
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for April 2021 recording a trade balance surplus of R51.24 billion.
9th Meeting of the Africa initiative
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Mr Edward Kieswetter was speaking at the 9th meeting of the Africa Initiative which took place online from 26-28 May 2021, as part of Africa month. The conference also coincided with the launch of the “Tax Transparency in Africa 2021: Africa Initiative Progress Report”.
SARS urges employers to stick to deadline
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) urges all employers to comply with their legal obligations regarding the annual Employers Filing Season by the deadline of 31 May to avoid penalties, interest and / or criminal charges.
