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.
SARS right to liquidate a taxpayer to recover debt
SARS welcomes the North High Court decision in the matter between the Commissioner for the SARS and Zikhulise Cleaning Maintenance and Transport Service on 14 October 2020.
Time running out to file income tax return at a SARS branch
SARS reminds individual taxpayers who wish to file their personal income tax return at a SARS branch that the final day to do so is next week Thursday 22 October 2020.
SARS welcomes High Court judgment on taxpayer obligations
SARS welcomes the judgment delivered this week by a Full Bench of the Gauteng Division of the High Court that confirms the obligation of an individual taxpayer to be vigilant about the contents of their income tax return.
SARS welcomes revenue announcement
SARS welcomes the commitment made by the Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni to reduce the budget deficit and achieve higher economic growth when he presented the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament earlier today.
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.
