Any correspondence received from Sars can jolt you into action, but a letter of demand should be swiftly addressed. Letters of demand are typically uploaded on your Sars eFiling profile, and, if your ...

Any correspondence received from Sars can jolt you into action, but a letter of demand should be swiftly addressed. Letters of demand are typically uploaded on your Sars eFiling profile, and, if your ...

South Africans behind on their tax obligations could face escalating penalties, interest, and legal enforcement.

Further to the above, taxpayers should be aware that the Tax Administration Act compels them to update their personal details within 21 working days from the time when any personal changes occur. This ...

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has announced a new feature for its efiling, digital tax filing system, ahead of the 2025 tax season expected to make the process more simple and accessible.

SARS has warned taxpayers about a looming January deadline, threatening fines and penalties for those who fail to file in ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) have warned SARS eFiling users about significant threats arising from escalating cybersecurity risks. The OTO said it has ...

The Office of the Tax Ombud has released a report (PDF) this week on its investigations into allegations of eFiling profile hijacking happening in South Africa, revealing key details about how eFiling ...

While it is entirely within a taxpayer’s rights to contest the outcome of a South African Revenue Service (Sars) assessment, doing so requires thorough preparation. This means ensuring that ...

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has not made specific findings regarding insider involvement by South African Revenue Service (Sars) officials in eFiling profile hijackings – but it did find ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) continues to notify taxpayers of auto-assessments that have been issued as the tax season has begun; however, some taxpayers may not have received the notices ...