ATS Tax Specialists

12/08/2026

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The “accrual basis” in VAT is about the recognition of Output VAT. For Input VAT to be creditable, the same must be supported by VAT invoice not just a mere accrual of expense or recording of asset bought.

09/08/2026

Media Release: SARS urges schools to apply for VAT deregistration

SARS calls on schools registered under the South African Schools Act that are registered as VAT vendors to apply for cancellation of their VAT registration, following the legislative change in the VAT treatment of schools with effect from 1 January 2026:

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) calls on schools registered under the South African Schools Act that are registered as VAT vendors to apply for cancellation of their VAT registration, following the legislative change in the VAT treatment of schools with effect from 1 January 2026.

09/08/2026

Filing Season 2026 is in full swing, and whether you were auto assessed or not, there's more to your tax return than SARS knows.

Think about it: Does SARS know you work from home and qualify for a home office deduction? Do they have your travel logbook for that business mileage? What about extra retirement fund contributions or medical expenses you paid out of pocket? If you accept your auto assessment without a review, you could be paying too much – or worse, under declaring and facing penalties later.

The good news? We've just launched the SAIT tax practitioner directory, a simple, free tool to find a verified, registered tax practitioner in your area.

Use a SAIT registered Tax Practitioner.
Find yours here at https://thesait.org.za/practitioner-directory/

09/08/2026

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21/07/2026

Waiting for your tax refund?

Here’s what might cause a delay:
🔹Banking details verification
🔹Income tax verification
🔹An audit
🔹Outstanding tax returns
🔹Outstanding debt
🔹Incorrect or incomplete information

✅ To help avoid delays, make sure your profile information is accurate and up to date.
More info: https://bit.ly/3GIdjnk

21/07/2026

Skip the queue! Connect with SARS digitally.

📱 SARS MobiApp
💬 WhatsApp: 0800 11 7277
📱SMS: 47277
📞 USSD: *134*7277 #
🗓️ SOQS: sars.gov.za
🤖 Lwazi AI Assistant: sars.gov.za

Fast. Convenient. Secure.
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21/07/2026

Every tax season I see people getting excited because "SARS paid me!" But many people don't realise:

A tax refund (rebate) is YOUR money coming back to you.

It simply means you paid too much tax during the year, and SARS is returning the excess. That money has basically been sitting with SARS, interest-free, until your tax assessment was completed.

So if your friend gets a R6 000 refund and you get nothing, it doesn't necessarily mean they are "winning" or that you did something wrong.

A refund can happen because:
✅ Your employer deducted too much PAYE during the year.
✅ You made tax-deductible retirement annuity (RA) contributions that weren't fully taken into account through payroll, and you don't have other taxable income offsetting that deduction.
✅ There were other allowable deductions or credits that reduced the tax you should have paid.

If your PAYE was calculated correctly throughout the year and all your tax deductions were already factored in, it's perfectly normal to receive no refund at all.

The goal isn't to get the biggest refund. The goal is to pay the right amount of tax—not too much and not too little.

A tax refund isn't a bonus from SARS. It's just your own money coming back to you.

16/07/2026

Good day, Taxpayer.

I trust you are doing well.

Please dial 1347277 # and select Option 4 to check whether you are required to submit an income tax return to SARS.

We believe in transparent and ethical service, so we do not want to charge you if there is no filing requirement. However, if you would like us to review the accuracy of your SARS auto-assessment, we offer this service for a consultation fee of R350.

Please note that we do not guarantee a tax refund. Our review is conducted to ensure that all relevant information has been correctly taken into account and that your assessment complies with the SARS Income Tax Act.

The consultation fee also includes assistance with a SARS debt payment arrangement (where applicable) for a period of up to 6 months. Should additional work be required beyond the initial review, any further fees will be discussed with you beforehand.

Thank you for considering ATS Tax Specialists. We look forward to assisting
📞 Contact us today for professional, reliable tax assistance.

Kind regards,
ATS Tax Specialists
www.atstaxspecialists.co.za
Whtzappp: 065 975 8394
[email protected]

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07/07/2026

Have you received your SARS auto-assessment? Did you get a refund, or do you owe SARS?

Before accepting your auto-assessment, ask yourself these three questions:

→ Do you work from home?
→ Did you incur any qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses
→ Did you make additional Retirement Annuity (RA) contributions during the tax year?

If you answered Yes to any of these, they may not be reflected in your auto-assessment.

SARS auto-assessments are based on the information available at the time. A registered tax practitioner can review your assessment to help ensure that all eligible deductions and relevant tax information have been correctly declared.

📱 WhatsApp: 065 975 8394
🌐 www.atstaxspecialists.co.za
📧 Email: [email protected]

ATS Tax Specialists
Registered Tax Practitioners
🌍 South Africa

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07/07/2026

Over recent months, SAICA has engaged closely with SARS on the implementation of administrative non‑compliance penalties for trusts. Our focus has been to ensure that processes align fully with prevailing legislative requirements and uphold the principles of fairness and integrity in tax administration. In addition to SAICA’s correspondence and engagements, the RCB Forum chaired by SAICA made a joint formal submission requesting SARS to withdraw the administrative penalty assessments for trusts, on the basis that their issuance was not aligned with prevailing legislation.

SARS has now confirmed the reversal of the additional penalty recently imposed, along with earlier administrative penalties raised against trusts. To verify that the penalties have been removed, members are encouraged to access the ‘Penalty Statement of Account’ via eFiling.

While this reversal is a positive outcome, it underscores the importance of timely and accurate filing. We strongly encourage all members, trustees, and tax practitioners to prioritise compliance in the trust space and to work constructively with SARS to improve overall compliance levels in this area.