SARS: Almost 100% of its auto assessments are accurate
Tax practitioners say the headline statistic may obscure the true extent of incomplete auto assessments.
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Scammers want your refunds – stay sharp this filing season
As individual tax filing season officially opens today, SARS warns taxpayers to stay vigilant against a surge in sophisticated scams.
Why few taxpayers report eFiling profile hijackings to the police
Low-income earners fear being ignored, while high-income earners and large businesses find the police to be inefficient.
SARS ramps up scrutiny as trust and provisional tax filings surge
With more tax returns submitted, SARS is intensifying efforts to ensure full compliance, particularly among trusts, using AI and data-driven enforcement.
Nearly all tax refund reversals have been resolved, says SARS
The revenue authority apologises to the 30 000 taxpayers whose refund payments were reversed.
What you should know about the 2024 tax-filing season
This year’s return provides for claiming the residential solar energy tax rebate or a tax deduction in respect of the renewable energy tax incentive.
SARS pays back R10bn, but some taxpayers’ refunds are being withheld
Taxpayers should inform SARS if they have been unemployed for a full year or longer, to avoid being flagged as non-compliant.
Watch out for these tell-tale signs of a tax-filing season scam
Fraudsters are contacting taxpayers who are issued with auto-assessments and impersonating SARS.
Who does and does not have to submit a tax return in 2024
Pay attention to the conditions that must be met to be exempt from filing a return.
