As tax season approaches, scammers are gearing up to target unsuspecting taxpayers. Tax season is the period during which taxpayers are required to submit their annual income tax return to the South ...

This season marks an important period where income tax returns of the majority of taxpayers are automatically assessed. The category of taxpayers who are automatically assessed will receive ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is tightening the screws on expats, with new declarations and screening systems that could trigger audits and penalties. The changes will impact any expats who ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has flagged new scams ahead of the 2025 tax season, with Standard Bank also warning of increased criminal activity as filing season opens. According to SARS, ...

Image for illustration purposes only. Photo: SARS. Third-party data providers should submit accurate and complete information on time for individual filing season. This makes it easy for taxpayers to ...

With the 2025 tax submission season now behind us, many South Africans living abroad may believe their tax obligations are settled for the year. However, for expatriates whose records at the South ...

South African expatriates living and working abroad are firmly in the Tax Man’s sights. Recent enhancements indicate the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is increasing its focus on the importance ...

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. By 30 September ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the tax return filing dates for individuals for the 2025 tax season. The tax season for individual taxpayers (non-provisional) will open 21 July ...

In this article, we unpack how to object to a SARS tax assessment, including the timelines, common pitfalls, and how professional guidance can increase your chances of success. First things first: ...