Update on Filing Season 2019

To date, the response from South Africa has been great, with over 6 million logins, almost 1.3 million returns requested, and over 1 million returns submitted, of which 900 000 are for the 2019 tax year.

Trade Statistics for June 2019

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for June 2019 recording a trade surplus of R4.42 billion.

Key executives on precautionary suspension

SARS has placed key executives on precautionary suspension and extended the suspension of another executive today on 31 July, 2019 pending the finalization of a disciplinary process in respect of serious allegations of misconduct.

Clarification Note on Donations Tax

The purpose of this clarification note is to briefly set out what would constitute a donation and be taxed, as well as the impact of paying an amount without it being a donation.