SARS eFiling Enhancement to Help Taxpayers Check Compliance and Stay Ahead This Filing Season
With the 2025 tax filing season fast approaching, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has introduced a new user-friendly eFiling feature aimed at making tax compliance simpler and more accessible for the ordinary taxpayer.
Crypto Tax Audit Analysis to be Enhanced Through Project AmaBillions
Since the introduction of the Crypto Revenue Augmentation Unit by the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”), numerous taxpayer’s who have traded, invested or even used crypto assets for purchases, have received Audit and Request for Relevant Material Notices, specifically relating to such crypto asset transactions.
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.