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.
Media statement by SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter
SARS is proud to announce an initiative by its employees to collect money in support of those in need due to the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Time running out for employers’ submissions and payment to SARS
SARS wishes to remind employers of their legal obligation to submit payroll information to SARS on or before the deadline of Sunday 31 May 2020.
Media statement by SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter
SARS has learnt with concern, that as of yesterday, 18 May 2020, 2 additional positive COVID-19 instances among staff have been reported. This brings the total number of infections to 7 since the beginning of the pandemic.
