09/24/2026
SARS nails taxpayer for R900,000, freezing his account, and ordering his bank to pay up
The case centred on the taxpayer receiving undue payments from a fraudulent VAT refund scheme that occurred in 2024.
09/24/2026
The case centred on the taxpayer receiving undue payments from a fraudulent VAT refund scheme that occurred in 2024.
09/22/2026
The pressure stems from a trajectory of entrenched fiscal rigidity projected by the Ministry of Finance.
09/18/2026
The request noted that South Africa’s paper manufacturing industry is facing pressure from international competition.
09/18/2026
The emails often use phrases such as “Refund due” or “SARS letter of demand,” prompting recipients to open the file without verifying its source.
09/16/2026
This resulted in the development of world-class systems, the rise of automated assessments, and the closing of various tax loopholes in legislation.
09/11/2026
The SCA ruled that they are—at least in the specific circumstances outlined in law.
09/09/2026
With the ownership and low-tax tests satisfied, the next question is what income is actually in scope.
09/07/2026
Capital gains tax applies when an investor sells an asset for more than its base cost, De Villiers explained.
09/07/2026
Tax receipts for the period represented 47.5% of the full-year target, compared with approximately 149.7 billion meticais (2 billion euros) collected in the same period of 2025.
09/03/2026
The taxpayer thought they were in the clear, but SARS’ new AI capabilities picked up a risk assessment, prompting the revenue service to investigate further.
08/27/2026
The agreement which was signed virtually will also curb tax evasion and avoidance, and create a more predictable tax environment for businesses and investors operating across both economies.
08/27/2026
If a structure saves tax but leaves a family confused, delayed and cash-strapped, it may not be clever at all.
08/21/2026
This rule applies unless SARS can demonstrate that the taxpayer was incorrectly assessed due to fraud, misrepresentation, or the non-disclosure of material facts by the taxpayer.
08/20/2026
In a case where a business has expenses for both taxable and non-taxable purposes, an apportionment method is used to determine how much tax is due.
08/19/2026
According to SARS, the transformation will enable a long-term shift to a digitally driven, transparent and resilient VAT administration.
08/17/2026
As SARS continues to simplify filing through digital services and pre-assessments, cybercriminals are using increasingly convincing scams that closely resemble legitimate SARS communication.
08/17/2026
The guidelines additionally introduce a 1 per cent withholding tax on gross disposal proceeds for cryptocurrencies, security and investment tokens and NFTs, with VASPs responsible for collection.
08/11/2026
Represented by the Coordinating Director of OGIRS, Taiwo Ogundimu, Olaleye said the reforms would address inequality in the tax system and reduce the burden on low-income earners.
08/10/2026
Behind these firms are the managing and principal partners responsible for driving audit quality, business development, regulatory compliance, and client relationships.
08/07/2026
The Coalition, an alliance representing digital asset participants and operators in Nigeria