Published Date: 27/12/2019
Pretoria, 27 December 2019 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for November 2019 recording a trade surplus of R6.10 billion.
Published Date: 20/12/2019
The 2019 edition provides an overview of tax revenue collections and tax return information for the 2015 to 2018 tax years, as well as the 2014/15 to 2018/19 fiscal years.
Published Date: 29/11/2019
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) began destroying several illegally imported vehicles and clothing valued at over R7-million in Durban earlier today in a bid to clamp down on illegal imports that harm the economy.
Published Date: 28/11/2019
SARS welcomes the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (“the SCA”) that ended the protracted dispute with Africa Cash & Carry.
Published Date: 15/11/2019
The SARS Commissioner has made the commitment to restore the integrity of SARS and public trust in the institution.
Published Date: 13/11/2019
Tax season for individual taxpayers who want to file at a branch closed on the 31 October 2019.
Published Date: 12/11/2019
I am aware that the SARS application to court concerning a subpoena issued by the Public Protector compelling me to divulge taxpayer information has created a lot of speculation in the media and social media.
Published Date: 31/10/2019
The owner of a Durban-based metal recycling company pleaded guilty last week to several charges relating to the exportation of mixed copper and brass scrap.
Published Date: 31/10/2019
SARS released trade statistics for September 2019 recording a trade surplus of R5.16 billion, attributable to exports of R110.43 billion and imports of R105.27 billion.
Published Date: 23/10/2019
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter launched the re-established Large Business Centre at its new premises in Woodmead today.
Published Date: 22/10/2019
Employers are reminded that they have two weeks before the Employer Interim Reconciliation tax period closes on 31 October 2019. The reconciliation period opened on 23 September 2019.
Published Date: 11/10/2019
The Commissioner of SARS has committed to the important work of building internal and public confidence in SARS.
Published Date: 02/10/2019
The Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter has committed to the important work of rebuilding internal and public confidence in SARS.
Published Date: 01/10/2019
The South African Revenue Service will celebrate its 22nd anniversary in October 2019.
Published Date: 30/09/2019
SARS branches will be open on Saturdays in October 2019 to assist taxpayers with the filing of personal income tax returns.
Published Date: 30/09/2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for August 2019 recording a trade surplus of R6.84 billion.
Published Date: 24/09/2019
Contingency plans are in place to mitigate any negative impact of such protest action.
Published Date: 23/09/2019
The banking sector has indicated the possibility of a strike on Friday, 27 September 2019.
Published Date: 17/09/2019
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance (SCOF) that SARS has made substantial progress in implementing the Nugent Commission (Commission) recommendations.
Published Date: 13/09/2019
In responding to the current state of violence in our country, SARS Commissioner Kieswetter sent out this note to staff.
Published Date: 02/09/2019
To celebrate Deaf Awareness Month (September), SARS will work together with different organisations and municipalities that support persons with hearing impairments in South Africa, to assist them with their tax affairs.
Published Date: 30/08/2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for July 2019 recording a trade deficit of R2.88 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
Published Date: 27/08/2019
A Welkom businessman who defrauded SARS by using trust instruments and other legal entities, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday 23rd August 2019.
Published Date: 26/08/2019
Following interactions and information exchange between SARS and Mr. Mathebula, both parties agreed to end the employment relationship.
Published Date: 26/08/2019
SARS has noted media reports and speculations on the passing on of Bosasa CEO, Gavin Watson.
Published Date: 23/08/2019
The purpose of this clarification note is to briefly set out what would constitute a donation and be taxed, as well as the impact of paying an amount without it being a donation.
Published Date: 21/08/2019
SARS placed a further executive, Ms. Mmamathe Makheke-Mokhuane on precautionary suspension pending the finalization of a disciplinary process in respect of serious allegations of misconduct.
Published Date: 19/08/2019
SARS wishes to announce that its Mbombela branch in Mpumalanga, has a burst water pipe which is adversely affecting branch operations.
Published Date: 31/07/2019
SARS has placed key executives on precautionary suspension and extended the suspension of another executive today on 31 July, 2019 pending the finalization of a disciplinary process in respect of serious allegations of misconduct.
Published Date: 31/07/2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for June 2019 recording a trade surplus of R4.42 billion.
Published Date: 30/07/2019
To date, the response from South Africa has been great, with over 6 million logins, almost 1.3 million returns requested, and over 1 million returns submitted, of which 900 000 are for the 2019 tax year.
Published Date: 22/07/2019
R3.5 billion in refunds already paid; taxpayers urged to beat queues and submit online
Published Date: 13/07/2019
SARS is pleased to announce that there has been an increase of five percent in the uptake of eFiling in the first two weeks of Tax Season 2019.
Published Date: 12/07/2019
SARS Customs officers based at the Cape Town International Airport have confiscated heroin valued at approximately R1 million after receiving a tip-off.
Published Date: 08/07/2019
SARS has noted the Sunday Times article about the SARS Commissioner, Mr. Edward Kieswetter in his role as Chair of the Technology Innovation Agency.
Published Date: 03/07/2019
SARS is aware of a problem that some taxpayers are experiencing.
Published Date: 01/07/2019
Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, and SARS Commissioner, Mr Edward Kieswetter, have launched Tax Season 2019 for taxpayers who use the updated digital channels, eFiling and the SARS MobiApp.
Published Date: 28/06/2019
Pretoria, 28 June 2019 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for May 2019 recording a trade surplus of R1.74 billion.
Published Date: 25/06/2019
SARS is encouraging taxpayers who are required to file income tax returns to use SARS eFiling or the SARS MobiApp to file their returns from 1 July 2019.
Published Date: 14/06/2019
Customs officials this week intercepted drugs with a combined value of approximately R12 million in three separate incidents at the Oliver Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).
Published Date: 11/06/2019
SARS welcomes the judgement handed down against Mr. Mark Roy Lifman and 35 applicants in the Western Cape High Court.
Published Date: 08/06/2019
SARS Customs officers intercepted a 74 year old wheelchair bound female traveller with almost R500 000 worth of heroin.
Published Date: 06/06/2019
SARS has noted that the criteria for taxpayers who may not be required to file an income tax return has been wrongly interpreted.
Published Date: 04/06/2019
SARS has improved online filing and filing at a SARS branch with several exciting innovations for Tax Season 2019
Published Date: 31/05/2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for April 2019 recording a trade deficit of R3.43 billion.
Published Date: 27/05/2019
The South African Revenue Service has closed the Alberton branch following a fire breakout that damaged the 1st floor today, Monday 27 May 2019.
Published Date: 24/05/2019
Employers are reminded that all Employer Annual Declarations for the period 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019 must be submitted to SARS by 31 May 2019.
Published Date: 24/05/2019
SARS wishes to announce the extension of a tender for the provision of a Production Management and a Track and Trace solution for cigarettes.
Published Date: 24/05/2019
Pretoria, Friday 24 May 2019 – The South African Revenue Service has noted the Public Protector’s Report published on 24 May 2019.
Published Date: 14/05/2019
Two former SARS Customs auditors were sentenced to three years direct imprisonment for corruption in Durban last week, 9 May 2019.
Published Date: 13/05/2019
SARS Customs officers intercepted a female traveller attempting to smuggle 198.49 kg of crystal meth, estimated at R2-million, into South Africa at the Beitbridge port of entry.
Published Date: 01/05/2019
1 May 2019 – Today Edward Kieswetter starts his role as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.
Published Date: 30/04/2019
Pretoria, Tuesday, 30 April 2019 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has embarked on a number of strategic initiatives to curb revenue leakages emanating from illegal and unethical practices in the illicit economy.
Published Date: 30/04/2019
SARS today releases trade statistics for March 2019 recording a trade surplus of R5.00 billion.
Published Date: 26/04/2019
SARS and OTO signed a historic agreement to forge an effective working relationship that will deliver excellent service to the taxpayer.
Published Date: 18/04/2019
SARS has released its latest consolidated Customs busts statistics from 01 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The total value of all goods confiscated amounted to R3 694 742 928.
Published Date: 08/04/2019
SARS will be migrating to a new hosting platform for its electronic services in April 2019. This new and reliable platform features the latest technology on the market, and includes a refresh of SARS’ hardware and software.
Published Date: 02/04/2019
SARS, NEHAWU and PSA have agreed on a 3-year multi-term agreement with an 8% increase on the Guaranteed Total Packages of employees in the Bargaining Unit for this year, effective 1 April 2019.
Published Date: 01/04/2019
For the financial year ending 31 March 2019, SARS collected an amount of R1 287.6 billion, against the 2019 Budget estimate of R1 302.2 billion resulting in a deficit of R14.6 billion (-1.1%).
Published Date: 29/03/2019
SARS Customs operations at ports of entry, especially borders, have been without major interruptions.
Published Date: 29/03/2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for February 2019 recording a trade surplus of R3.99 billion.
Published Date: 28/03/2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mr Edward Kieswetter as the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service with effect from 1 May 2019.
Published Date: 27/03/2019
Over the past weekend, SARS had confirmed that it had reached a deadlock in negotiations with the recognised trade unions, PSA and NEHAWU, over salary increases and improvements in conditions of service and benefits for bargaining unit employees.
Published Date: 23/03/2019
NEHAWU and PSA have served SARS with a 7 day notice to go on strike from 28 March 2019.
Published Date: 12/03/2019
KwaZulu-Natal woman who defrauded SARS of approximately R 4 million, was handed down an effective seven-year jail sentence in the Durban Regional Court last Thursday.
Published Date: 07/03/2019
Taxpayers have just over 22 days left to pay outstanding debt by Friday 29 March to avoid paying penalties and interest. Outstanding returns need to be submitted immediately.
Published Date: 05/03/2019
SARS invites public comment on excise rewrite document
Published Date: 28/02/2019
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for January 2019 recording a trade deficit of R13.08 billion.
Published Date: 27/02/2019
SARS Customs officers intercepted a suspected currency smuggler in possession of 997 750 US dollars which equates to R13 798 882.00 at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday, 25 February.
Published Date: 22/02/2019
Following months of intense surveillance and observing various flights, yesterday the SARS Customs officers at ORTIA, successfully profiled a suspected drug smuggler.
Published Date: 31/01/2019
SARS today releases trade statistics for December 2018 recording a trade surplus of R17.17 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
Published Date: 25/01/2019
SARS celebrated the International Customs Day (ICD) a day earlier today to honour the men and women who protect the country’s borders and help facilitate trade.
Published Date: 24/01/2019
SARS has noted media reports on allegations of tax evasion at the various commissions of inquiries that are underway.
Published Date: 11/01/2019
Today, the OECD, SARS and National Treasury of South Africa signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC), agreeing to continue to work together in the area of taxation.
Published Date: 10/01/2019
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted a consignment of rhino horns worth over R23 million at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) yesterday.
