SARS takes COVID-19 precautions at branches & ports of entry
SARS has announced that it has taken several precautionary measures in response to risk of infection from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Employers must carry out their duties as agents of SARS
SARS wishes to thank those compliant employers who have carried out all their tax obligations as agents for SARS, in terms of our country’s tax legislation.
North Gauteng High Court confirms taxpayer information is confidential
SARS has noted that the High Court has found in favour of SARS
SARS makes special arrangements for lockdown
SARS is fully aligned and supportive to the overall Containment Strategy of Government, in response the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update: North Gauteng High Court confirms taxpayer information is confidential
On 23 March 2020, the North Gauteng High Court handed down judgment in favour of the Commissioner in the matter between the Commissioner of SARS v The Public Protector.
SARS pays R2.4 billion in refunds during lockdown
South Africa like many countries in the world continue to battle with the economic and health impact arising from the COVID 19 pandemic.
Trade Statistics for February 2020
Pretoria, 31 March 2020 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for February 2020 recording a trade surplus of R14.15 billion.
Update: SARS preliminary revenue outcome for 2019-20
SARS announced its preliminary revenue collection results in the context of global and local economic weaknesses, compounded by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
Trade Statistics for March 2020
Pretoria, 30 April 2020 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for March 2020 recording a trade surplus of R24.25 billion.
Statement by SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter at a media briefing held on Tuesday 5 May 2020
So much has changed during the past 2.5 months to bring to a culmination a year that was already characterized with so many challenges ahead of COVID-19 and the investment downgrade.
