Court Slams Taxpayer for Skipping Dispute Steps in SARS Fight
A recent High Court decision should serve as a cautionary tale for any taxpayer who underestimates the procedural rigor required when challenging the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”).
The When, How and Why for Expatriates Considering Leaving the South African Tax Net
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is not beating around the bush with sharpening its focus on South African expatriate taxpayers as part of efforts to curb non-compliance that contributes to billions in lost tax revenue annually.
Fix These 4 Payroll Mistakes Before SARS Finds Them
In a tightening economy, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is under increasing pressure to collect every cent it can to shore up the South African fiscus. While many compliant businesses play by the rules, it is becoming clear that some large corporates are pushing the envelope too far—sometimes unintentionally, but often with eyes wide open.
Flexible Benefits Offer a Lifeline in Tough Economic Times
South Africa continues to face an unforgiving economic climate. Households are grappling with rising costs of food, fuel, electricity, and school fees, while salary increases remain modest or frozen altogether. As many employees search for ways to stretch their income, one practical, cost-neutral solution stands out: flexible benefits.
SARS Guns Next Big Tax Collection Target – R100 Billion PLUS!
Having had great success with its specialised tax compliance programmes over the last few years, SARS has now called in the cavalry this tax return filing season, through “Project AmaBillions”, to bolster its tax debt collection capabilities.