High Court Confirms SARS Must Honour Final Settlement Agreements
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 […]
SARS Keeps Their Eyes on All Travellers Entering and Leaving South Africa – What You Need to Know
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.
Key Tax Compliance Lessons from the Long-Running Africa Cash and Carry Case
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.
SARS’ Commitment to Tax Collection this Christmas – Understanding the R18 Billion Collection Surplus
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.
How SARB’s New Rules Affect the Transfer of South African-sourced Income Abroad
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 […]