Leaving SA Does Not Abruptly End All One’s Dealings Here, But The Devil Is In The Detail
It is not to say that all South Africans who have started a new life overseas – whether for an extended period or permanently – have or want to sever all ties with their country of birth. Many still have bank accounts and pension money in South Africa or may want to buy property here for a variety of reasons.
SARS’ Renewed Focus on Collecting Undisputed Tax Debt: It is No Longer Just Talk
The first tangible evidence emerged that the Tax Man’s newly appointed army of 1,700 tax debt collectors will hit the ground running within the next few weeks after completing their initial training and attending workshops on the task ahead.
SARS Discontinues Printing and Posting of Letters: What Taxpayers Need to Know
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially discontinued the printing and posting of all system-generated letters, effective 31 May 2025. From this date forward, all SARS correspondence will be delivered electronically via eFiling and other digital platforms.
Trusts Under the Microscope: SARS Steps Up Enforcement on Non-Compliance
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reported a recent surge in trust tax return submissions, yet it says it remains concerned about the overall level of compliance within the trust sector. No wonder then that SARS is significantly increasing its scrutiny of trusts to ensure compliance with tax laws, focusing intensely on registration, accurate declarations, and timely payments.
You Can’t Afford to Ignore a SARS Assessment in the Era of “Project AmaBillions”
The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) is no longer the passive revenue service many South Africans remember. With the injection of R3.5 billion from the national budget and the ominous launch of “Project AmaBillions,” SARS has entered its most aggressive phase of enforcement in years and is quickly turning into one of the most sophisticated, assertive, and unrelenting revenue authorities in the world.