Large Tax Debt Owed to SARS?

Facing a massive SARS tax bill that exceeds your annual income? Have you received a final demand letter for hundreds of thousands or even millions in overdue taxes? If sleepless nights worrying about how to pay your tax debt sound familiar, know that legal tax debt relief options are available.

These include suspension of payment requests, negotiating affordable monthly payment plans, and potentially reducing your tax debt—especially the significant interest and penalties. With the right team of specialist tax attorneys and experienced accountants by your side, you can regain control and find a workable solution.

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TAX DEBT RELIEF MEASURES AVAILABLE

Suspension of Payment

If you’ve received a SARS letter of final demand and cannot settle your tax debt especially with mounting interest and penalties it’s vital to act fast. Engaging a tax specialist to prepare a Request for Suspension of Payment can stop SARS from freezing your bank account or garnishing your salary. If SARS rejects your request, Section 164(6) of the Tax Administration Act prevents collections for 10 business days after the rejection, giving you a short window to seek legal remedies if needed.

DEFERRAL OF PAYMENT

For taxpayers who cannot pay large tax debts upfront but are on the path to financial recovery, a deferral of payment allows spreading the debt into manageable monthly instalments. Promptly approaching SARS and negotiating a formal payment plan can relieve financial pressure while ensuring continued compliance. This approach helps avoid penalties and interest that would accrue from missed payments.

COMPROMISE OF TAX DEBT

For significant tax debts often inflated by penalties and interest, the Compromise of Tax Debt offers a way to reduce the total amount owed. This legal mechanism allows SARS to write off portions of the debt, especially penalties and interest, if you meet the qualifying criteria. Upon acceptance and adherence to the repayment plan, the remaining balance is legally forgiven, providing taxpayers much-needed financial relief and helping restore tax compliance.

MEET THE TEAM

Meet The Team

Our dedicated team of specialist tax attorneys and chartered accountants is committed to providing expert support throughout your SARS tax debt relief journey. With deep experience in negotiating complex tax matters, we ensure tailored, legally compliant solutions for every client.

Jerry Botha
Managing Partner
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Cessation Applications and Tax Planning Strategies

Darren Britz
Partner & Head of Tax Legal
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Tax
Planning and Legal Strategies

Jashwin Baijoo
Associate Director
Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance
Admitted Attorney, LLB, LLM (Tax)
Master Tax Practitioner (SAIT)
Professional Tax Specialist (SA)
SAIPA Tax Committee Member

André Daniels
Head of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution
Admitted Attorney, LLB

Richan Schwellnus
Admitted Attorney BCom (Hons), LLB and Cross-Border Taxation Specialist

Bronwin Richards
Tax Attorney

Micaela Paschini
Team Lead: Tax Legal

Lambert Roberts
Expatriate Tax Team Manager

Rehnu Vallabh
Senior Tax Consultant & Client Engagement Specialist

Tshepo Thebyane
Senior Tax Consultant

Lenichea Carelse
CA(SA) Accounting Manager

Craig Rocher
CA(SA) Remuneration Consultants

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Our specialist tax debt relief team is comprised of both tax attorneys and chartered accountants, to ensure the legally correct and most beneficial compliance solution is created for each and every client. We ensure legal professional privilege in all SARS debt relief negotiations, focusing on more complex and high value tax debt engagements with SARS. To ensure the benefit of our services outweigh the professional costs, we do not engage on matters where the tax debt owed to SARS is under R150 000,00.