Trust tax filings jump as penalties start to roll out
Trustees face growing pressure to file outstanding returns or formally deregister dormant trusts before penalties escalate.
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ConCourt confirms limits of VAT relief for second-hand gold
Refining does not erase the legal significance of earlier manufacture into non-prescribed forms such as jewellery.
New SARS filing feature could mean fewer verification delays
By addressing minor inconsistencies upfront, taxpayers may avoid verification delays and receive refunds sooner where applicable.
Connected data is strengthening the fight against tax evasion
Advanced data matching is helping SARS to identify businesses and individuals whose tax affairs do not align with their activities.
Tax filing season will put new security measures to the test
After concerns over profile hijackings and fraud, SARS says stronger security measures are central to its digital-first tax-filing strategy.
Data integrity emerges as the new tax risk frontier
Companies are under growing pressure to prove that the figures in returns, financial statements, and supporting documents all tell the same story.
Millions may get SARS refunds without submitting returns
Auto-assessments begin on 1 July. This is what taxpayers should do to avoid delays, protect themselves from scams, and ensure refunds are paid without a hitch.
SA closer to advance pricing regime, but thresholds threaten access
The new APA process aims to reduce disputes and double taxation, but practitioners say the entry bar is so high that few groups will qualify.
Foreign vehicles face new SARS border declaration rules
Foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa will have to be declared on the Traveller Management System from 1 June.
Taxpayers may use non-lawyer representatives, SCA rules
The judgment confirms that the Tax Administration Act and Tax Court Rules do not restrict appearances to admitted legal practitioners.
SARS, NCC join forces to tighten grip on non-compliant imports
A new SARS–NCC agreement strengthens enforcement against non-compliant imports as authorities tighten controls on e-commerce and customs risks.
SARS publishes tax filing deadlines for 2026
The Notice also sets out who does and does not have to submit a tax return.
ConCourt ruling expands GAAR reach and raises investor risk
A wider interpretation of ‘party’ under GAAR means even commercially sound participants may face SARS’s scrutiny in multi-entity transactions.
Tax Court clarifies VAT treatment of cashback and fee rebates
The Court finds that cashback credits reduced the original fee, rather than constituting payment for a separate supply by customers.
SARS says poor employer data is disrupting auto-assessments
As third-party submissions open, SARS urges employers to file early and accurately or risk triggering errors, delays and taxpayer verifications.
Tax amendments materially narrow understatement penalty defence
The bona fide inadvertent error defence is limited to substantial understatements, but there is relief for taxpayers seeking to challenge estimated assessments.
SARS warns rogue staff: resigning won’t save you
SARS has frozen the assets of former officials, signalling that employees who betray the institution will be held accountable – even after they leave.
