Media Release Archive 2007 - South African Revenue Service

Aggressive tax structuring – 10 January 2007
The South African Revenue Service has become aware of certain transactions which are structured in such a way that they show complete and reckless disregard for tax morality and South African tax law

Abalone confiscated at border – 22 January 2007
An important intervention in the illicit trade of abalone (perlemoen) was made by SARS Customs officials at the weekend when a truck with about 600 kilograms of abalone was stopped and detained at the South African-Namibia border

Draft regulations for small businesses – 24 January 2007
Draft regulations for public comment have been published that prescribe the circumstances under which the South African Revenue Service (SARS) may waive additional taxes, penalties and interest for qualifying small businesses

International Customs Day – 24 January 2007
South Africa, through the South African Revenue Service (SARS), today joins the 169 members of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in observing International Customs Day and reiterating this country’s commitment to join the global offensive against all forms of illegal trade

South African Trade Statistics for December 2006 – 31 January 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today published trade statistics for the month of December 2006 which recorded exports of R36.55 billion and imports of R36.16 billion. This resulted in a surplus of R388 million.

SARS Customs destroys illegal cigarettes at Beit Bridge – 6 February 2007
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) today destroyed a large consignment of contraband cigarettes at the Beit Bridge border post.

Taxpayer confidentiality – 26 February 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) emphatically rejects all allegations that it divulged information to the media about the tax affairs of Mr Jacob Zuma

SARS advises taxpayers with car allowances to record their odometer reading today – 28 February 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wants to advise taxpayers who earn a motor vehicle allowance to record their odometer reading (mileage) today as February 28 marks the end of the tax year for individual taxpayers.

Largest seizure of assets by the AFU – 28 February 2007
The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has obtained a High Court order to seize assets worth R370m from Mr. Hendrik Delport and 12 other co-accused.

South African Trade Statistics for January 2007 – 28 February 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today published trade statistics for the month of January 2007 which recorded exports of R30.46 billion and imports of R42.39 billion. This resulted in a deficit of R11.9 billion.

Issuance of 2007 tax returns – 8 March 2007
The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to alert all taxpayers that Income Tax Returns for 2007 will be issued later than is usual this year.

SARS intensifies efforts for the Small Business Tax Amnesty – 9 March 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will today intensify its campaign to encourage small business owners to apply for amnesty when a number of SARS officials will visit various business premises in Hatfield, Pretoria.

SARS Suspends Officials – 14 March 2007
In a joint sting operation today two South African Revenue Service (SARS) officials were arrested for allegedly taking a bribe from a taxpayer.

Taking Amnesty to Businesses – 19 March 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is continuing its efforts throughout the country to encourage business owners through on-site visits to apply for the Small Business Tax Amnesty.

Court dismisses Delport – 22 March 2007
The Pretoria High Court today dismissed with costs an application by Mr. Hendrik Delport to have an asset forfeiture order overturned that was executed on 28 February 2007 by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority and the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Important payment notice to taxpayers and vendors – 26 March 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wish to remind taxpayers and vendors that the last day of payment for Income Tax and Value-Added-Tax (VAT) for the current financial year will be Friday, 30 March 2007.

South African Trade Statistics for February 2007 – 30 March 2007
The South African Revenue Service announced today that February exports of R37.4 billion and imports of R40.1 billion resulted in a deficit of R2.7 billion.

Update on the Preliminary Revenue Figures for the 2006/07 Financial Year – 31 March 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) can today provide an update on the preliminary outcome of revenue collection figures after the 2006/07 financial year ended on Friday, 30 March 2007.

Media statement by the Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel, MP, on the Preliminary Revenue Results for the Fiscal Year 2006/07 – 31 March 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has by midnight on Friday 30 March 2007 collected R493 billion in revenue.

Authorities seize more than 5 tons of abalone, 6 arrested in KZN – 11 April 2007
An intensive joint investigation by various government agencies today uncovered a sophisticated network of abalone smuggling in the largest seizure of abalone in KwaZulu-Natal to date.

Update on amnesty registrations – 25 April 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today added more than 1 000 new applications to the Small Business Tax Amnesty process through an extensive registration campaign across the country.

Income tax returns for the 2006/07 tax year – 26 April 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) would like to thank taxpayers, tax practitioners and other stakeholders for their interest and continued patience in waiting for their income tax returns for the 2006/7 tax year.

South African Trade Statistics for March 2007 – 30 April 2007
Trade statistics for March 2007 that were released today by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicate exports of R42.5 billion and imports of R45.3 billion which resulted in a deficit of R2.7 billion.

Media Statement by the Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel (MP), on the announcement of New Income Tax Returns and Filing Process – 9 May 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today announces significant changes to how South African taxpayers submit their income tax returns.

Announcement on the outcome of the Container Cargo Scanner Initiative (RFT12/2006) and ICT Infrastructure Services (RFT06/2006) Tenders – 14 May 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased to announce the outcome of the tender process for its Container Cargo Scanner Initiative (RFT12/2006) as well as for the tender process of the ICT Infrastructure Services (RFT 06/2006).

South African Revenue Service (SARS) offices to open longer hours to accommodate Small Business Tax Amnesty applications – 25 May 2007
With the Small Business Tax Amnesty deadline of 31 May 2007 fast approaching, SARS and its Customs offices in outlying areas will be working longer hours in response to the demand.

SARS to extend office hours to accommodate Small Business Amnesty applications – 30 May 2007
Over the last few days the offices of the South African Revenue Service across the country have been inundated with calls and enquiries from businesses including taxi operators who want to meet the deadline for the Small Business Tax Amnesty.

South African Trade Statistics for April 2007 – 31 May 2007
The South African Revenue Service announced today that April exports of R38 billion and imports of R43.7 billion resulted in a deficit of R5.7 billion.

Small Business Tax Amnesty – 4 June 2007
The Minister of Finance, Trevor Manuel, today met leaders of five organisations who have requested an extension to the small business tax amnesty deadline.

SARS Media Release on tabling the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill – 7 June 2007
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Trevor A. Manuel, MP, today tabled the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in Parliament.

Income Tax scam syndicate – 13 June 2007
An 18 month investigation by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into tax refund fraud was finalised early this year.

Operational Measure for Small Business Amnesty Deadline – 28 June 2007
In view of the deadline of 30 June 2007 for applications for the Small Business Tax Amnesty, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) can announce the following operational measures.

South African Trade Statistics for May 2007 – 29 June 2007
The South African Revenue Service announced today that May exports of R43.6 billion and imports of R46.2 billion resulted in a deficit of R2.7 billion.

Tax returns mailed to individual taxpayers – 16 July 2007
The South African Revenue Service is pleased to announce the posting of the new simpler, shorter tax returns to those individual taxpayers for whom SARS has a verified address.

Cautionary notice to taxpayers during Filing Season – 25 July 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) must caution taxpayers not to be misled by irresponsible tax advice when they complete and submit their income tax returns.

The Start of Filing Season 2007 – 31 July 2007
As from tomorrow, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will start accepting income tax returns from South African taxpayers as 1 August 2007 marks the beginning of our annual Filing Season period.

South African Trade Statistics for June 2007 – 31 July 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today published trade statistics for June 2007 which reflect June exports of R42.34 billion and imports of R47.66 billion and resulted in a deficit of R5.3 billion.

Electronic Submission for Income Tax – 6 August 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today made available its income tax eFiling facility to a targeted group of taxpayers to receive feedback on their experience of the electronic submission facility.

Electronic Submission for Income Tax – 17 August 2007
The South African Revenue Service’s electronic income tax submission facility – eFiling – this week recorded an encouraging number of users among individual taxpayers.

Joint Media Statement by SARS and the NPA – 27 August 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has noted the withdrawal of criminal charges against Mr. Roger Kebble in the Johannesburg regional court today.

Small Business Tax Amnesty – Only three days left for businesses to submit required documents – 28 August 2007
SARS wishes to remind all those that have applied for the Small Business Tax Amnesty that the deadline for the submission of their 2006 tax return and financial statements is 31 August 2007.

South African Trade Statistics for July 2007 – 31 August 2007
The South African Revenue Service announced today that July exports of R42.1 billion and imports of R51.5 billion resulted in a deficit of R9.4 billion.

2007 Filing Season Update – 17 September 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will from today intensify its services and operations to taxpayers by visiting large employers to assist employees with completing their income tax returns

Tribute to Judge Michael Corbett – 19 September 2007
It is with sadness that SARS receives news of the passing of former Chief Justice of South Africa, Judge Michael Corbett.

More help with completing your return – 21 September 2007
Well-known television education presenter, Mr. William Smith, has been contracted by SARS to present two 30 minute television programmes that can assist taxpayers with completing individual income tax returns.

SARS Enforcement actions on Thursday, 27 September 2007 – 27 September 2007
As part of the 2007 filing season, SARS is intensifying its enforcement actions against taxpayers that have neglected to submit their tax returns.

Open Day to Mark SARS’s Tenth Birthday – 27 September 2007
As part of celebrating our ten years of service, SARS will host an Open Day for the taxpaying public at its offices on Monday 1st October.

South African Trade Statistics for August 2007 – 28 September 2007
Trade deficit narrows slightly in August 2007 to R9.1 Billion largely due to a month-on-month increase in exports of machinery and precious metals

Joint Media Release: SARS Meeting the First Rand Group – 1 October 2007
The executive of the First Rand group requested a meeting with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to clarify the role and functioning of the then private banking subsidiary, Henry Ansbacher Trust Services (HATS), regarding offshore investments conducted in the past.

SARS enforcement action against Non-Compliant taxpayers – 5 October 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today continued enforcement actions against taxpayers who have failed to submit their income tax returns.

Joint Media Statement by SARS and SASOL: Submitting Income Tax Returns – 12 October 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is encouraged by the display of corporate leadership today by Sasol and its CE, Pat Davies, regarding tax compliance

16 Days to file your tax return – 15 October 2007
With 16 days to go before the 31 October 2007 deadline for the submission of income tax returns, SARS must urge taxpayers who have not filed their returns to do so urgently to avoid the last minute rush to SARS’s offices

Extending Services for Filing Season Deadline – 22 October 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will from today extend its hours of operation at all branch offices to accommodate queues of taxpayers at service centres across the country

Electronic Filing – 30 October 2007
This is an urgent reminder to taxpayers of the deadlines for filing returns manually and electronically

South African Trade Statistics for September 2007 – 31 October 2007
SARS announced today that September exports of R39.81 billion and imports of R44.16 billion resulted in a deficit of R4.3 billion

Last chance for manual submission of income tax returns – 1 November 2007
SARS will treat all income tax returns for 2007 submitted today and by close of business tomorrow (Friday 2 November) as having been received by the 31 October 2007 deadline

Final Outcome of ICT Infrastructure Services (RFT06/2006) Tender – Final Outcome of ICT Infrastructure Services (RFT06/2006) Tender – 7 November 2007
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased to announce the final outcome of the tender process for last three towers regarding the provision of ICT Services

Successful end to phase one of Filing Season – 28 November 2007
Taxpayers and tax practitioners have overwhelmingly embraced the new income tax assessment process introduced this year to simplify and ease the burden of tax compliance.

South African Trade Statistics for October 2007 – 30 November 2007
Trade deficit increases in October 2007 to R14.7 billion ( VS. R13b in October 2006) largely due to a month-on-month increase in imports of mineral products and machinery.

Major drug seizure at ORTIA – 7 December 2007
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) this morning confiscated a large quantity of cocaine that was being smuggled into South Africa as imported cargo.

Joint media release: Settlement between SARS and Nampak – 11 December 2007
Pretoria, 11 December 2007 – In September 2005 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) raised a number of assessments relating to the Malbak group of companies which were acquired by Nampak in 2002. In addition, a number of queries were subsequently raised by SARS regarding the tax affairs of Nampak.

Outstanding tax returns – 12 December 2007
Durban, 12 December 2007 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today embarked on a campaign to reduce the number of outstanding returns nationally.

Border control measures for the festive season – 13 December 2007
Pretoria , 13 December 2007 – The South African Government is taking important measures to manage possible congestion at the country’s busiest land border posts over the festive season.

Joint media statement: Congestion at the Lebombo Border Post – 19 December 2007
Pretoria, 19 December 2007 – BCOCC urges travellers to use alternate ports of entry into Mozambique

Fighting Fraud and Corruption – 21 December 2007
Pretoria, 21 December 2007 – The arrest yesterday of two individuals who are believed to be part of a broader commercial fraud syndicate will strengthen the commitment by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to fight all forms of fraud and corruption – inside and outside the organisation.

South African Trade Statistics for November 2007 – 27 December 2007
Trade deficit decreases in November 2007 from R14.7 billion to R0.6 billion mainly due to a month-on-month decrease in imports of mineral products and original vehicle equipment components and a month-on-month increase in exports of precious stones and metals, mineral products and vehicles.

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