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.
Racehorse administrator sentenced to 10 years for VAT fraud and theft
SARS welcomes the sentencing of a businesswoman to an effective 10 years imprisonment for submitting fraudulent claims for Value-Added Tax (VAT).
SARS employee arrested in sting operation
An employee of the South African Revenue Service working in the Bloemfontein debt management office, was arrested on Monday 5 October following a sting operation by the HAWKS for allegedly soliciting a bribe from a taxpayer.
