The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has said that taxpayers due for refunds during this year’s filing season can expect quicker payments, with eligible refunds of R100 or more being processed ...

The new platform is designed to provide SARS with better visibility of registrations, claims and seller relationships while improving the administration of the scheme.

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) is introducing a new standalone diesel refund system that is being developed separately from the value-added tax (Vat) system. It forms part of Sars’s excise ...

A recent judgment in the Johannesburg High Court confirms that a tax debtor moving money between banks and accounts does not put that funds beyond the reach of the South African Revenue Service (“SARS ...

New tax legislation could require banks to help the South African Revenue Service (SARS) identify and temporarily freeze funds and payments to taxpayers in South Africa. The proposed changes form part ...

With the tax deadline just over a month away, fraudsters use AI to make phishing scams targeting SARS taxpayers more ...

SARS has opened the 2026 Trust tax filing season with a January 2027 deadline, and trustees face closer scrutiny over nil returns, assessed losses and disclosures.

The 2026 filing season is now open, with new digital features designed to simplify submissions. PHOTO: SARS The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has opened the broader phase of the 2026 tax filing ...

Tax filing season in South Africa is around the corner, and taxpayers across the country have been warned to exercise discretion. The tax season for individual taxpayers (non-provisional) will open on ...

With the 2026 filing season now under way, taxpayers should treat the South African Revenue Service (Sars) eFiling access and privacy as a compliance risk, not an administrative afterthought.

Trustees across South Africa face administrative penalties and strict compliance scrutiny due to upgraded digital systems.