SARS Holds Crypto-Traders to Account per the “International Tax Standard”
For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often become outdated.
SARS’ New Segment to Target Non-Compliant Social Influencers and the Gig Economy!
Social influencers in South Africa must declare all income, including non-monetary compensation, as clarified by SARS! On 5 September 2025, SARS issued a media release stating its zero-tolerance position when it comes to social influencers and undeclared income, but also providing clear guidance on the tax obligations of these social influencers. As digital marketing continues […]
SA Non-Tax Residency – The Rush Must Not Foreshadow Precision
With the 2025 annual tax filing season deadline fast approaching, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has quickly tightened its verification processes for taxpayers requesting to update their tax residency status to that of non-resident on a more urgent basis than they would have liked.
Consolidation ≠ Cancellation: SARS Assessments Survive Ponzi Scheme Liquidation Orders
A recent Gauteng High Court judgment has brought clarity on the interaction between consolidation orders under the Companies Act and the South African Revenue Service’s (“SARS”) powers to raise tax assessments. In Prinsloo and Others N.O. v CSARS and Another (020214-2023) [2025] ZAGPJHC (29 August 2025), the Court quashed a dismissal attempt by liquidators to […]
Moving Abroad May Also Require the Right Tax Move at Home
As South Africans seek new lives and opportunities abroad, many remain unaware that their tax obligations at home will continue to follow them until they formally cut tax ties with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Ceasing to be a South African tax resident with SARS is a critical step for expatriates who do not […]