Trade Statistics for September 2020
Pretoria, 30 October 2020 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for September 2020 recording a trade surplus of R33.51 billion.
SARS wins court case involving illegal fuel imports
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has upheld the seizure by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) of the horse and trailer used for the transport of fuel unlawfully imported into South Africa.
Time running out for online tax return filers
SARS reminds individual taxpayers who are required to file an income return that they have until Monday 16 November 2020 to submit returns via the online platforms, namely the SARS MobiApp or eFiling.
SARS will discontinue the use of cheques
Following the decision by South African banks to discontinue cheques as a form of payment, SARS has decided not to accept cheques as a form of payment at Customs ports of entry from 14 December 2020 and at banks from 1 January 2021.
SARS reparation process to be conducted with dignity and confidentiality
The media has requested confirmation that a SARS letter to Adv. Muzi Sikhakhane SC dated 16 November 2020, which was regrettably posted on social media, is authentic.
SARS Commissioner elected vice-chairperson of African tax forum
The General Assembly Meeting of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has elected the Commissioner-General of the Togolese Revenue Office, Mr Philippe Tchodie, as the new Chairperson of the ATAF Council.
Trade Statistics for October 2020
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for October 2020 recording a trade surplus of R36.13 billion.
SARS welcomes judgement relating to Public Protector Report
SARS welcomes the Full Bench judgment of the Gauteng Division of the High Court in the matter relating to the Public Protector Report on an Investigation into Allegations of Violation of the Executive Ethics Code by Mr Pravin Gordhan.
Taxpayers must not be duped by criminals
SARS would like to warn taxpayers to be wary of persons posing as tax practitioners or tax experts who promise them that they could secure a refund from SARS.
Government agencies destroy illegally imported vehicles
A joint government task force will today crush a number of illegally imported second-hand vehicles.
