Transfer Duty Declaration Amendment

From 1st June 2018, it is mandatory to complete the ‘Deeds Number’ field within the ‘Details of Purchaser’ section on the Transfer Duty Declaration (TDC01),

Outstanding VAT Returns

SARS is reminding VAT vendors to submit their outstanding returns to avoid administrative penalties and/or criminal prosecution,

Corporate Income Tax

SARS implemented changes to the Income Tax Return for Companies(ITR14) on 26 February 2018,

Mobile Tax Units

Find out where our mobile units are this tax season and see our tax workshops to learn more about tax,

Trade Statistics

SARS released trade statistics for May 2018 recording a trade balance surplus of R1.14 billion due to exports of R88.50 billion and imports of R87.36 billion,

Trade Statistics

SARS released trade statistics for February 2018 recording a trade balance surplus of R0.43 billion due to exports of R90.59 billion and imports of R90.16 billion,

VAT rate increase

SARS implemented the increase in VAT from 14% to 15% with effect from 1 April 2018,

How do I get a Tax Directive?

Employers and Fund Administrators can request a tax directive from SARS via the following channels,

Tax Season 2018

Tax Season 2018 will be shortened by three weeks, running from 1 July to 31 October 2018,

Forgot eFiling password?

We realise that you only file your tax once a year so it’s easy to forget your password. So if you’ve forgotten your eFiling password, here’s some help,

Customs requirements for travellers

SARS would like to clarify a recent confusion in the media about Customs requirements for travellers returning to South Africa with personal valuables,

Customs Sufficient Knowledge Launch

The Customs Sufficient Knowledge (CSK) Module went live for selected client types on 11 May,

Single registration

Allows taxpayers to register, maintain and view associated tax and customs registrations in a consolidated tax profile,

Cryptocurrencies

SARS will continue to apply normal income tax rules to cryptocurrencies and will expect affected taxpayers to declare cryptocurrency gains or losses as part of taxable income,

Trusts

On 26 February 2018, SARS implemented several changes to the Income Tax Return for Trusts (ITR12T) in respect of the year of assessment ending on 28 February 2017,