SARS response to gender-based violence and violence in general
In responding to the current state of violence in our country, SARS Commissioner Kieswetter sent out this note to staff.
SARS Commissioner determined to act on Nugent report
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance (SCOF) that SARS has made substantial progress in implementing the Nugent Commission (Commission) recommendations.
Taxpayers encouraged to prepare ahead of bank strike
The banking sector has indicated the possibility of a strike on Friday, 27 September 2019.
SARS contingency plan for banking strike
Contingency plans are in place to mitigate any negative impact of such protest action.
SARS branches open on Saturdays in October for assistance with income tax returns
SARS branches will be open on Saturdays in October 2019 to assist taxpayers with the filing of personal income tax returns.
Trade Statistics for August 2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for August 2019 recording a trade surplus of R6.84 billion.
SARS Celebrates 22 Years
The South African Revenue Service will celebrate its 22nd anniversary in October 2019.
Ms Makhekhe-Mokhuane and Mr Lebelo resign
The Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter has committed to the important work of rebuilding internal and public confidence in SARS.
Mr Mokoena resigns
The Commissioner of SARS has committed to the important work of building internal and public confidence in SARS.
Reminder: Employer Interim Reconciliation deadline fast approaching
Employers are reminded that they have two weeks before the Employer Interim Reconciliation tax period closes on 31 October 2019. The reconciliation period opened on 23 September 2019.
