
Crypto transactions and undeclared holdings face growing scrutiny
Experts say taxpayers with undeclared crypto income should consider voluntary disclosure before enhanced reporting increases the likelihood of a SARS audit.

Experts say taxpayers with undeclared crypto income should consider voluntary disclosure before enhanced reporting increases the likelihood of a SARS audit.

The new reporting regime, effective from 1 March, increases the information available to SARS through third-party reporting and international data exchange.

From 1 March, new frameworks will impose expanded due diligence and information-exchange obligations on exchanges, custodians and banks.