SARS concerned as another Tax Practitioner sentenced for VAT non-compliance
A Tax Practitioner, who tried to dodge his first court appearance but was later arrested, has been sentenced in the Bloemfontein Regional Court to 24 months imprisonment suspended in full for three years for 48 VAT offences.
SARS and NPA: Joint media statement on prioritising tax crime
The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) – Mr Edward Kieswetter, and the National Director for Public Prosecution (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, have agreed to further enhance collaboration and deal with key challenges of tax crime and non-compliance, eroding the tax revenue base and the integrity of the tax system.
SARS notes legal action by union partner Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA)
The South African Revenue Service has noted that one of its union partners, the Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) has opted to take legal steps to find a solution to the matter of salary increase between SARS and organised labour.
Trade Statistics for March 2021
Pretoria, 30 April 2021 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for March 2021 recording a trade balance surplus of R52.77 billion.
SARS receives over 88 000 job applications
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased with the response to its call for applications for various vacancies that will be filled to enhance our capacity to improve our service to taxpayers and improve levels of compliance.
20 November 2018 – SARS intensifies campaign to reinforce tax compliance
SARS is once again embarking on a nationwide awareness campaign to remind taxpayers of their obligation to submit outstanding tax returns.
23 November 2018 – SARS crushes 26 illegal vehicles in war on non-compliance
Earlier today, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) destroyed a number of illegal vehicles as part of a clampdown on non-compliance in various Customs sectors.
29 November 2018 – Penalties for outstanding corporate income tax returns to kick in soon
SARS will soon impose administrative non-compliance penalties for outstanding Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns.
30 November 2018 – Trade Statistics for October 2018
SARS today releases trade statistics for October 2018 recording a trade deficit of R5.55 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
14 December 2018 – Extension of SARS Acting Commissioner’s term
See the Media Statement issued by the Ministry of Finance.
