28 December 2017 – Trade Statistics for November 2017
Published Date: 28/12/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for November 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R13.02 billion.
15 December 2017 – SARS to collect Sugar Tax from 1 April 2018
Published Date: 15/12/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will collect the Sugary Beverages Levy (SBL) as from 1 April 2018.
13 December 2017 – 12 Years for VAT fraudster
Published Date: 13/12/2017A Cape Town man was sentenced to twelve years effective imprisonment for large-scale Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud in the Wynberg Magistrate Court on Monday, 11 December 2017.
13 December 2017 – Staff resignations decline at SARS
Published Date: 13/12/2017The number of staff who have resigned from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has declined dramatically over the past four years.
12 December 2017 – Tax statistics for 2017
Published Date: 12/12/2017The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service are pleased to announce the release of the 10th annual edition of the Tax Statistics today, on Tuesday 12 December 2017.
11 December 2017 – Lackay loses CCMA case against SARS
Published Date: 11/12/2017SARS notes and welcomes the outcome of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration’s award on Mr Adriaan Lackay’s constructive dismissal case.
4 December 2017 – Makwakwa was not paid a bonus
Published Date: 04/12/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to correct inaccurate and untrue media reports that Chief Officer: Business & Individual Tax, Mr Jonas Makwakwa was paid a bonus while on suspension.
30 November 2017 – Trade Statistics for October 2017
Published Date: 30/11/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for October 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R4.56 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
27 November 2017 – Moyane breaks silence on Makwakwa
Published Date: 27/11/2017SARS notes with deep concern media reports spreading the allegation that there has been impropriety on the part of Commissioner Tom Moyane in dealing with the disciplinary investigation into Chief Officer: Business & Individual Taxes, Mr Jonas Makwakwa.
26 November 2017 – 5.6-million tax returns submitted with R18.5 billion refunds paid to individuals
Published Date: 26/11/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) paid R18.5 billion to 2.22 million taxpayers at the close of tax season for non-provisional taxpayers- a 26% increase from last year, on Friday, 24 November.
22 November 2017 – SARS not opposed to releasing Makwakwa reports
Published Date: 22/11/2017SARS has noted numerous requests from Parliament, civic organizations and the media to disclose two reports regarding the allegations against Chief Officer: Business & Individual Taxes, Mr Jonas Makwakwa.
22 November 2017 – Tax season deadline reminder: 3 days left!
Published Date: 22/11/2017Taxpayers have three days left before tax season closes at midnight on Friday, 24 November for non-provisional taxpayers.
16 November 2017 – Tax Season – One week left
Published Date: 16/11/2017Non-provisional individual taxpayers have one week left to file their tax returns before Tax Season officially closes for this category of taxpayers on Friday, 24 November 2017.
15 November 2017 – SARS busts 15.1kg of crystal/ephedrine worth R4.5-million
Published Date: 15/11/2017SARS Customs officials intercepted a passenger from Lagos, Nigeria arriving from Ethiopia carrying 15.1kg of crystal / ephedrine estimated at R4.530 000 at the OR Tambo International airport yesterday.
3 November 2017 – SARS Customs uncover undeclared currency worth R6,2 Million
Published Date: 03/11/2017South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs officials made a massive currency bust of undeclared foreign and local currency worth R6,2 Million at King Shaka International Airport yesterday.
3 November 2017 – SARS to take criminal action against breach of confidentiality of taxpayer information
Published Date: 03/11/2017SARS has noted the widespread media reports on the Sunday Times’ lead story, Gangster Republic (29 October) which is an extract from Jacques Pauw’s book, The President’s Keepers – Those keeping Zuma in power and out of prison.
1 November 2017 – Tax season – 24 days to go
Published Date: 01/11/2017Taxpayers urged to avoid last minute rush. Non-provisional taxpayers have 24 days to file their tax returns before Tax Season officially closes for this category of taxpayers on Friday, 24 November 2017.
31 October 2017 – Trade Statistics for September 2017
Published Date: 31/10/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for September 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R4.00 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
30 October 2017 – Jonas Makwakwa to return to SARS
Published Date: 30/10/2017SARS wishes to announce that after approximately a year in suspension, Chief Officer: Business & Individual Tax (BAIT), Mr Jonas Makwakwa, will return to the organisation with effect from 1 November 2017.
30 October 2017 – SARS has paid over R120-billion in refunds
Published Date: 30/10/2017More than R20 billion saved in fraudulent claims. SARS is pleased to announce that it has paid over R120-billion in refunds across all tax types in the last 7 months, that is, from the beginning of April of the tax season to date.
26 October 2017 – SARS celebrates 20 years of excellent service
Published Date: 26/10/2017The South African Revenue Service will celebrate its 20th anniversary during the month of October 2017. Celebrations will take place at its branches throughout the country under the theme At Your Service.
19 October 2017 – Almost 12 000 taxpayers assisted on Saturdays
Published Date: 19/10/2017SARS is pleased to announce that almost 12 000 taxpayers have been served to make tax submissions since SARS extended its operating hours to Saturdays at selected branches around the country on 30 September.
19 October 2017 – SARS busts heroin, illegal skin cream and clothes worth R20-million
Published Date: 19/10/2017SARS Customs officials and detector dogs intercepted heroin, illegal skin lightening cream and counterfeit clothes with a combined value of over R20-million in three difference incidents at King Shaka International Airport today.
16 October 2017 – SARS e@syFile workshops on employer reconciliation submission
Published Date: 16/10/2017With less than three weeks to go before the employer reconciliation submission deadline on 31 October, SARS will be hosting workshops at selected branches to assist employers who use e@syFile™ Employer to submit their EMP501 to SARS.
13 October 2017 – Cocaine Bust OR Tambo
Published Date: 13/10/2017South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs officials seized 30kg of cocaine estimated at close to R9-million in two separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport today.
10 October 2017 – Over R1-billion from SVDP and still counting
Published Date: 10/10/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) thanks over 2000 taxpayers who made use of the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme which closed on 31 August 2017.
6 October 2017 – SARS to help deaf and blind taxpayers
Published Date: 06/10/2017SARS is continuing with its outreach project to assist the Deaf and Blind communities nationally with tax matters.
3 October 2017 – Over 2.7-million submit tax returns
Published Date: 03/10/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased to announce that more than 2.7-million taxpayers have submitted their tax returns since the opening of the tax season in July 2017.
29 September 2017 – Trade Statistics for August 2017
Published Date: 29/09/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for August 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R5.94 billion.
28 September 2017 – SARS branches to open on Saturdays until 18 November
Published Date: 28/09/2017SARS will be extending its office hours at selected branches throughout the country to Saturdays between 08:00 – 13:00 from 30 September until 18 November 2017.
28 September 2017 – SARS to clamp down on outstanding tax returns and debt
Published Date: 28/09/2017SARS reminds all taxpayers that in accordance with the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011 (TAA) and specifically Section 234 (d), it is a criminal offence not to submit a tax return for any of the tax types they are registered.
22 September 2017 – SARS to proceed with Symington disciplinary hearing
Published Date: 22/09/2017SARS notes and welcomes the Pretoria High Court judgement that has dismissed the case with legal costs on the matter of principal specialist in legal counsel, Vlok Symington.
18 September 2017 – SARS responds to KPMG
Published Date: 18/09/2017SARS notes the media statement which was issued by KPMG international on the 15 September 2017. The statement includes KPMG International’s action pertaining to among other things, the setting aside of the conclusions and recommendations of the ‘Allegations of Irregular and Misconduct’ report, (Report).
12 September 2017 – SARS Customs intercepts 700 chicken packages at Beitbridge
Published Date: 12/09/2017SARS Customs officials intercepted a truck carrying 700 packages of chicken estimated at R711 000 from South Africa to Zimbabwe at Beitbridge border post on Sunday, 10th September 2017.
7 September 2017 – SARS detector dogs find 2.2 kg cocaine bullets in socks
Published Date: 07/09/2017SARS Customs and the Detector Dog Unit intercepted 2.2kg of cocaine bullets estimated at R632 000 in a plane from Brazil at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday,6 September 2017.
4 September 2017 – SARS responds to Tax Ombud’s findings
Published Date: 04/09/2017SARS is committed to its role as an efficient and effective tax authority, and we appreciate the Tax Ombud’s recognition that we cooperated with the Tax Ombud in this inquiry.
1 September 2017 – SARS employee Symington’s court application
Published Date: 01/09/2017SARS has noted media reports that Mr. Vlok Symington has approached the High Court in Pretoria for a declaratory order and an urgent interdict against a pending disciplinary action.
31 August 2017 – Trade Statistics for July 2017
Published Date: 31/08/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for July 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R8.99 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
29 August 2017 – Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme closing on 31 August 2017
Published Date: 29/08/2017The final date for submitting an application under the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) is still 31 August 2017.
24 August 2017 – Seven days to go before SVDP deadline
Published Date: 24/08/2017There are seven days left before the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) closes on 31 August and tax authorities set to begin exchanging data on offshore investments automatically.
17 August 2017 – 95 years for VAT fraudsters
Published Date: 17/08/2017Three men, accused of fraudulently claiming Value Added Tax refunds to the value of approximately R300 million, were sentenced in the Gauteng South High Court on Wednesday, 16 August 2017 to a total of 95 years imprisonment – 25 years for Fraud, 25 years for Uttering, 25 years for Forgery and 20 years for Money Laundering.
4 August 2017 – Moyane Dubai trip
Published Date: 04/08/2017SARS has noted the media coverage which purports that Commissioner Tom Moyane met members of the Gupta family.
1 August 2017 – One month left for SVDP
Published Date: 01/08/2017Taxpayers are reminded of the looming deadline for the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) on 31 August 2017.
1 August 2017 – SARS to help deaf and blind taxpayers
Published Date: 01/08/2017SARS has embarked on an outreach project to serve and educate the Deaf and Blind communities on tax compliance in specified regions around the country on Thursday, 3 August.
31 July 2017 – Trade Statistics for June 2017
Published Date: 31/07/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for June 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R10.67 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
29 July 2017 – Alleged racism
Published Date: 29/07/2017SARS has taken note of an alleged racism incident involving one of its officials at the OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 27 July 2017.
21 July 2017 – SARS busts 29kg cocaine worth over R7.4-million
Published Date: 21/07/2017SARS Customs officials and detector dogs intercepted 26kg of cocaine cosmetics estimated at R7.4-million from Sao Paolo, Brazil in transit to the Democratic Republic of Congo at OR Tambo International Airport today, Friday 21 July.
14 July 2017 – SARS seizes cocaine and us dollars at OR Tambo International Airport
Published Date: 14/07/2017SARS Customs seized 197kg cocaine and approximately R7 million in US dollars in two separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport since the 5th July.
6 July 2017 – Tax Season 2017
Published Date: 06/07/2017SARS would like to thank all those taxpayers who have already submitted their Income Tax Returns. As of 08:00 this morning 341 356 taxpayers have submitted their returns. The majority, 243 388 were submitted using eFiling, while 97 968 have submitted at a SARS branch.
3 July 2017 – Tax Season 2017 now open
Published Date: 03/07/2017Tax Season 2017 officially opened on Saturday, 1 July 2017 for eFilers, and today for branch filers. Taxpayers can now commence completing and submitting their 2017 personal income tax returns for the 2016/17 tax year.
30 June 2017 – Trade Statistics for May 2017
Published Date: 30/06/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for May 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R9.50 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
20 June 2017 – SARS busts counterfeits worth R4.2-million over long weekend
Published Date: 20/06/2017SARS Customs officials intercepted 10 bags and 3 boxes with counterfeit goods estimated at R4.2-million at OR Tambo International Airport over one day on the long weekend.
15 June 2017 – SARS intercepts 28.76kg rhino horns worth R6-million
Published Date: 15/06/2017SARS Customs officials intercepted yet another suspicious bag with 28.76kg rhino horns valued at almost R6-million at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday, Wednesday, 14 June.
12 June 2017 – SARS intercepts 24.96kg of rhino horns worth R4.99-million
Published Date: 12/06/20176 June 2017 – SARS does not share taxpayer information
Published Date: 06/06/20172 June 2017 – Annual Employer Reconciliations for 2016-17
Published Date: 02/06/201731 May 2017 – Trade Statistics for April 2017
Published Date: 31/05/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for April 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R5.08 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
25 May 2017 – SARS did not comment on president Zuma’s tax matters
Published Date: 25/05/201723 May 2017 – SARS busts 13.2 kg of rhino horn, worth R1,7 million
Published Date: 23/05/201719 May 2017 – SARS Customs bust – 7.035kg rhino horn
Published Date: 19/05/201711 May 2017 – Customs officials confiscate 13kg cocaine worth R3,6 million at ORTIA
Published Date: 11/05/20178 May 2017 – Launch of Customs Preferred Trader Programme
Published Date: 08/05/20175 May 2017 – Further clarification on the vat registration of non-executive directors
Published Date: 05/05/201728 April 2017 – Trade Statistics for March 2017
Published Date: 28/04/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for March 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R11.44 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
25 April 2017 – SARS Customs bust counterfeit goods & drugs worth over R8.3-million
Published Date: 25/04/201718 April 2017 – SARS busts 2380 sneakers worth R2.8-million
Published Date: 18/04/201703 April 2017 – SARS announces the preliminary outcome of revenue collection
Published Date: 03/04/201731 March 2017 – SARS Customs discovers 11kg of cocaine hidden in electrical parts
Published Date: 31/03/201731 March 2017 – Trade Statistics for February 2017
Published Date: 31/03/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for February 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R5.22 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
29 March 2017 – SARS Customs intercepts R13.8 million Ferrari F1
Published Date: 29/03/201722 March 2017 – SARS busts – 9.16 kg cocaine worth R2.6-million at OR Tambo
Published Date: 22/03/201720 March 2017 – SARS busts male sexual boosters worth R20-million
Published Date: 20/03/201720 March 2017 – SARS welcomes investigation into SARS systems
Published Date: 20/03/201716 March 2017 – SARS busts 6.5kg of cocaine worth R1.8-million
Published Date: 16/03/201710 March 2017 – Response to Judge Dennis Davis’ attack on SARS’ integrity
Published Date: 10/03/20172 March 2017 – SARS Customs bust – 16.8kg gold bars worth R8-million
Published Date: 02/03/201701 March 2017 – SARS wins big at the PanSALB Language Awards
Published Date: 01/03/201728 February 2017 – Trade Statistics for January 2017
Published Date: 28/02/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for January 2017 recording a trade balance deficit of R10.81 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
27 February 2017 – SARS to exchange tax information with over 50 jurisdictions
Published Date: 27/02/201726 February 2017 – SARS busts 100kg crystal meth worth R30-million
Published Date: 26/02/201724 February 2017 – Post-budget speech on revenue collections
Published Date: 24/02/201718 February 2017 – SARS customs makes biggest cocaine bust yet
Published Date: 18/02/201716 February 2017 – SARS warns of new job scams
Published Date: 16/02/201714 February 2017 – Non-Executive Directors of Companies must register for VAT
Published Date: 14/02/20176 January 2017 – First week brings R4,3 Million worth of narcotics busts
Published Date: 06/02/201731 January 2017 – Trade Statistics for December 2016
Published Date: 31/01/2017The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for December 2016 recording a trade balance surplus of R12.04 billion. The year-to-date deficit (01 January to 31 December 2016) of R2.92 billion is an improvement on the deficit for the comparable period in 2015 of R52.18 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
26 January 2017 – SARS busts 28.2kg of ecstasy and cocaine in 48-hours
Published Date: 26/01/20176 January 2017 – First week brings R4,3 Million worth of narcotics busts
Published Date: 06/01/2017SARS Customs has intercepted seven kilograms of ephedrine and 86 litres of ecstasy worth a total of R4,3 Million during this first week of the year at OR Tambo International Airport.
