As the cryptocurrency market rapidly expands and the global financial landscape evolves, tax authorities worldwide are intensifying their efforts to maintain transparency and combat tax evasion.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that it is moving the registration and application process for Income Tax Exempt Institutions to a fully digital system. This development forms part of SARS’s broader strategic objective to simplify taxpayer compliance by leveraging digital platforms.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has recently handed down a judgment that reinforces SARS’ strict stance on understatement penalties and the use of estimated assessments when taxpayers fail to provide accurate information. In Ntayiya v SARS [2025] ZASCA 183, the Court dismissed an appeal by a taxpayer who sought repayment of funds attached by SARS […]
The High Court has recently handed down a decisive judgment in Inhlakanipho Consultants (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for SARS, offering crucial assurance to taxpayers who have relied on, and continue to rely on, negotiated outcomes with SARS. The Court confirmed that once a settlement agreement is lawfully concluded under the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 […]
Ahead of the peak holiday season, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a timely reminder encouraging all travellers to use the SARS Online Traveller Declaration System before entering or leaving South Africa, to help streamline processing at ports of entry.
The matter of CSARS v Africa Cash and Carry (Crown Mines) (Pty) Ltd and Another illustrates the critical role of responsible tax debt management within corporate groups. It also highlights how the South African Revenue Service (SARS) assesses financial capacity and evaluates restructuring decisions when determining liability for outstanding tax obligations.
The recent R18 billion tax revenue collection surplus by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) halfway through the financial year, highlights both support and compliance trends.
At the end of October 2025, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) introduced material changes to the processing of cross-border income transfers. While intended to reinforce compliance and enhance alignment between SARB and the South African Revenue Service (SARS), these measures mean that no South African-sourced income may be remitted abroad until SARS has verified […]
The South African Revenue Services’ (SARS) provisional sequestration of Mr Roy Muleya, sole director of a company with a tax liability of about R155 million, underscores the serious consequences of tax non-compliance, as confirmed by the North Gauteng High Court on 29 October 2025.