Update on the Filing Season (PIT)
Last week, we launched the next phase of Filing Season 2020, namely the filing of individual tax returns. In keeping with the core principles of our Strategic Intent, we follow the approach of Voluntary Compliance.
Update on SARS Filing Season (PIT)
In keeping with the core principles of our Strategic Intent, we follow the approach of Voluntary Compliance. This means that we make the assumption that most taxpayers are honest, and want to comply.
New developments in next phase of Individual Filing Season
SARS is continuing on its journey to make this year’s filing season a seamless and easy process to help taxpayers fulfil their legal obligations.
Trade Statistics for July 2020
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for July 2020 recording a trade surplus of R37.42 billion.
SARS victory against non-compliance: Cart Blanche matter
SARS warmly welcomes the court’s decision of 31 August 2020, which ruled in its favour in the matter involving Cart Blanche Marketing CC and two others.
Importation of a second-hand vehicle
SARS has noted the judgement handed by the Full Court of the High Court Division Free State, Bloemfontein, which dismissed SARS’ appeal on 27 July 2020.
Half-yearly employer reconciliations and third party declarations
SARS wishes to announce that the interim employer reconciliation and third party declaration period is now open and closes on 31 October 2020.
SARS employs over 700 previously outsourced cleaning staff
SARS has taken the unusual step of employing over 700 cleaning staff, who were previously subcontracted, as permanent employees.
SARS committed to create employment opportunities for young people
SARS has committed itself to make a difference in providing employment opportunities for young people.
Trade Statistics for August 2020
Pretoria, 30 September 2020 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for August 2020 recording a trade surplus of R38.87 billion.