Hogwards Accounting & Consulting

06/06/2026

SARS Digital Platform Upgrades on 7 June 2026

As part of SARS’ commitment to delivering smart, modern and trustworthy service through reliable and secure digital platforms, regular maintenance and upgrades are essential. Accordingly, scheduled maintenance on the SARS digital platform will take place as follows:

Saturday, 06 June 2026: 20h00 to 01h00,

Sunday, 07 June 2026: 09h00 to 13h00.

During this time, you may experience intermittent service interruption on our eFiling, Tax and Customs Digital Platforms.

06/06/2026

🚨 Be alert. Fraudsters are pretending to be SARS to scam taxpayers.

Remember: SARS will NEVER send you bank account numbers for payment. Always use official SARS payment channels and VERIFY before you act. Stay Informed! Protect Yourself: https://bit.ly/3oblw6l

03/03/2026

25/07/2025

Waiting for your tax refund? 🕒Here’s what might cause a delay:

🔹Banking details verification
🔹Income tax verification
🔹Audit
🔹Outstanding returns
🔹Outstanding debt
🔹Incorrect information

Make sure all your profile information is accurate and up to date! More info: https://bit.ly/3GIdjnk

05/06/2025

Contact us if you need assistance 🪄

Media Release: Tax Filing Season opens on 7 July to 20 October 2025

SARS is pleased to announce the official start of the 2025 Filing Season, effective from 07 July 2025 to 20 October 2025. This season marks an important period where income tax returns of the majority of taxpayers are automatically assessed. The category of taxpayers who are automatically assessed will receive notification from SARS from 7 to 20 July 2025 ... https://bit.ly/3T1YXQW

26/05/2025

FYI to the public🪄

The has installed WiFi at all labour centres for clients to freely access online the services of the Department of Employment and Labour and its entities.

30/04/2025

Please be aware 🪄

🚨 Alert – Scamsters Pretending to be SARS Customs Inspectors

Scamsters are calling people and telling them that they have been flagged for sending suspicious packages internationally. They intimidate people by threatening them with imprisonment for being in possession of illegal documents and drugs. SARS Customs will never call to request this information. If you receive such a call, end it immediately.

More info: https://bit.ly/3EpvX1V