SARS Customs destroys illegally imported goods valued at over R7-million
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) began destroying several illegally imported vehicles and clothing valued at over R7-million in Durban earlier today in a bid to clamp down on illegal imports that harm the economy.
Tax Statistics for 2019
The 2019 edition provides an overview of tax revenue collections and tax return information for the 2015 to 2018 tax years, as well as the 2014/15 to 2018/19 fiscal years.
Trade Statistics for November 2019
Pretoria, 27 December 2019 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for November 2019 recording a trade surplus of R6.10 billion.
Illicit trade – a threat to our people and sovereignty
SARS will celebrate International Customs Day (ICD) this weekend by honouring the men and women in its Customs division.
SARS Commissioner highlights illicit economy at International Customs Day event
Today SARS hosted an event to celebrate International Customs Day, which is held around the world on 26 January annually.
Trade Statistics for December 2019
Pretoria, 31 January 2020 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for December 2019 recording a trade surplus of R14.85 billion.
SARS takes a big step towards building a smart modern revenue authority
SARS has embarked on a journey to reimagine a future revenue authority where increasingly its work will be informed by data-driven insights, self-learning computers, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and devices.
Tax fraudsters sentenced in high court
Two Cape Town businesspersons were sentenced to 16 and 17 years respectively direct imprisonment in the Cape High Court earlier today.
SARS warns non-compliant taxpayers and traders
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has warned non-compliant taxpayers and traders that the revenue authority will not tolerate any transgressions of tax and customs laws.
SARS wins 10-year battle against non-compliant taxpayer
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has welcomed the court victory against Mr Gary Van der Merwe and various entities he controls after a 10-year court battle which ended up in the Constitutional Court.
