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08/07/2026

But trust penalties remain, and new letters of final demand are on their way.

19/05/2026

SARS has nailed a taxpayer with a maximum penalty following a years-long court battle full of delays and complex litigation.

03/04/2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new tax law that gives the South African Revenue Service (SARS) greater powers while also providing taxpayers with important avenues for relief.

02/04/2026

SARS says time is up for non-compliant trusts in South Africa, with recuring penalties kicking off in May 2026.

29/03/2026

The taxman isn't just collecting, Sars is overhauling the rules of the game. Here's what Sars 3.0 means for every taxpayer.

11/03/2026

SARS is on the hunt for outstanding debts owed, and has expanded its direct communication channels to contact taxpayers over WhatsApp.

05/03/2026

13/02/2026

South Africans who choose to live or work abroad are being entangled by complex bureaucratic processes, and one of the major problems is that their bank accounts are being frozen.

06/02/2026

The National Treasury has proposed introducing an e-reporting, also known as e-invoicing, framework into the VAT Act in South Africa.

30/01/2026

A new draft law will allow government bodies to conduct lifestyle audits and share data with SARS, significantly increasing scrutiny, penalties and criminal risk for wealthy South Africans with unexplained income or assets.