Tenders
30 August 2023 – RFP29/2023: Appointment of a service provider for the provision of regulatory compliance management software tool Answers to questions raised by bidders and the Regulatory Compliance Universe document is now available.
Tax Directive system enhancements scheduled for September 2023
30 August 2023 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will be implementing enhancements to the Tax Directives system during September 2023. Please familiarise yourself with the following anticipated changes: Paragraph (b)(xii)(bb) of the definition of “retirement annuity fund” in section 1(1): A member with more than one contract / policy in a retirement annuity fund […]
Customs: Clearance Declaration
30 August 2023 – The declaration processing system (DPS) has been enhanced to include: The dual inspection process for bonded movement goods; and The electronic exchange of declaration information with other government agencies (OGAs) after obtaining prior consent from the registered SARS client. The Customs status response message annexure (SC-CF-55-A09) has been updated to include […]
Tender
29 August 2023 – RFP011/2023: Appointment of a suitably qualified 5 ME or higher (CIDB grade) to upgrade HVAC system at Lehae La SARS in Brooklyn The combined BOQ document is now available.
Legal Counsel – Interpretation and Rulings – Rulings – Binding General Rulings 61–80
28 August 2023 – Value-Added Tax Act, 1991 Binding General Ruling 65 – Value-added tax treatment of rounding difference in cash transactions
Legal Counsel – Preparation of Legislation – Draft Documents for Public Comment
28 August 2023 – Customs and Excise Act, 1964: Draft amendments to rules and substitution of forms Draft amendments to rules under sections 59A, 60, 64F, 75, 101A and 120 – Electronic submission of applications for refunds and drawback Substitution of forms DA 63 – Application for refund – Export for trade purposes of imported duty paid goods […]
SARS introduces document encryption to protect taxpayer confidentiality
28 August 2023 – SARS is commencing the journey to protect documents with passwords so that only the intended recipient can access the information. The first document that will have this encryption applied is the Notice of Registration: IT150. Once a taxpayer receives this document from SARS, they will be required to use their ID/ […]
Tax workshops & Mobile Tax Units for North West
25 August 2023 – The September schedules for North West are now available: Mmabatho Tax workshops Potchefstroom and Vryburg Mobile Tax Units
eFiling platform upgrade on 26 August 2023
25 August 2023 – Achieving our Vision 2024 of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired is of paramount importance. Pivotal to the delivery of our vision are our digital platforms & technology infrastructure. In order to provide clarity & certainty, make it easy for taxpayers & traders to comply […]
Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution & Judgments – Tax Court Judgments 2025–2023
24 August 2023 – Income Tax Act, 1962 SARSTC IT 45638 (IT) [2023] ZATC CPT (19 July 2023) Disallowance of deduction due capital nature.
