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PSA Urges Taxpayers to Remain Vigilant During 2025 Tax Season

The Public Servants Association (PSA) is urging all taxpayers to adhere to tax laws and file their returns on time as the 2025 tax season begins. Provisional taxpayers have until January 19, 2026, to submit their returns. PSA spokesperson Reuben Maleka emphasised the importance of responsible tax compliance, highlighting its role in sustaining public services and national development. In addition to encouraging prompt submissions, Maleka also warned of the growing […]

29 July 2025

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SARS Aims to Simplify Tax Compliance with New Campaign

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is going the extra mile to make tax compliance easier and more efficient for all taxpayers. With its latest tagline, "Making Tax Matters Your Priority #1," SARS underscores the importance of staying on top of tax obligations while reaffirming its commitment to valuing taxpayers’ time. Nwabisa Bidla, Operations Manager for Taxbase Broadening and Education, said the campaign is focused on encouraging individuals and businesses […]

23 June 2025

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Spaza shop owners urged to become tax compliant

As the deadline looms for spaza shops to register their stores, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, shop owners are urged to take the necessary steps to legalize their stores to avoid being shut down. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, Nwabisa Bidla Ops Manager for Taxbase broadening and education said a spaza shop is like any other business and must register of tax. “Only businesses that are registered […]

3 December 2024

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Taxpayers urged to file their tax return or face penalties

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As the South African Revenue Service (SARS filing) season for non-provisional taxpayers draws to a close, taxpayers must be reminded that they have up until the October, 21 2024 to file their tax returns. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday Nwabisa Bidla Operations Manager for Taxbase Broadening and Education encouraged those taxpayers to file their tax returns urgently before the deadline after which they will be […]

15 October 2024

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FITA Confident in legal battle against SARS over tobacco factory CCTV rule

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) remains optimistic about its legal battle against the South African Revenue Service (SARS) regarding the installation of CCTV cameras in tobacco manufacturing warehouses. This issue returned to court after SARS sought leave to appeal a High Court ruling from May 2023, which had granted an interdict halting the implementation of the new regulations. FITA Chairman Sinenhlanhla Mnguni explained, "In 2021, SARS […]

18 September 2024

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A comprehensive overview of South Africa’s Two Pot Retirement System

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube Effective from September 1, 2024, the Two Pot Retirement System represents a transformative shift in South Africa’s retirement savings paradigm. This system aims to provide a financial safety net during times of crisis while also promoting long-term savings for retirement. This article delves into the depth of this system, including the structure of its components, eligibility criteria, and a detailed example to illustrate its workings. According […]

2 September 2024

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Early withdrawals of pension funds are subject to tax

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has warned against hasty withdrawals of pension funds as part of the two-pot retirement system, which comes into effect on the first of September. The system allows retirement fund members to access savings without resigning or cashing out pension funds entirely. Godongwana said he is unfazed about those complaining about taxing the withdrawals. “I would not encourage anyone to access these funds. This is their future […]

30 August 2024

News

Failure to submit your tax can lead to penalties

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With an imminent deadline, non-provisional taxpayers still have up until the 23rd of October 2023 to file their tax returns. Aloysius Esterhuizen, Tax educator at SARS said while many were auto- assessed for the year 2023, others are encouraged to submit their returns before the deadline to avoid penalties. “Firstly, a huge thank you to all taxpayers that filed already. Taxpayers who are due to file […]

19 October 2023

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High court dismisses Sars’ application to repatriate Agrizzi’s foreign assets

The Pretoria high court has dismissed the South African Revenue Service’s application to repatriate foreign assets held by Angelo Agrizzi in Italy. Judge Annali Basson handed down the judgment electronically on Monday which was circulated to the parties and their legal representatives. Sars had applied to the court for an order compelling Agrizzi to repatriate all his assets located outside South Africa to pay his outstanding tax debts. The order […]

25 July 2023

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