Swartland Finansiële Dienste

21/01/2021

SARS has issued a media release noting the following remedial actions that have been put in place to assist taxpayers who are still experiencing issues:

1. SARS has set up an eBooking system which is accessible immediately, through the SARS website (www.sars.gov.za) in order to assist taxpayers facing challenges on how to navigate the SARS system and where to find the necessary documents.

2. Affected taxpayers also have immediate access to a FAQ document (accessible here: https://bit.ly/2NjsDuv) to help taxpayers in fulfilling their legal obligations. The FAQ document only deals with Adobe Flash issues.

3. By next week, SARS will establish a dedicated toll-free number specifically to provide further assistance to taxpayers. This number is only to be used to resolve the Flash Adobe challenges. For other enquiries, taxpayers are encouraged to use the SARS Contact Centre.

4. SARS has been actively engaging the Recognised Controlling Bodies to work together to find workable solutions for the tax practitioner segment. SARS has commissioned a virtual support hub to provide technical support to this cohort of taxpayers in the interim. The virtual support hub will be effective next week.

Access the media release here: https://bit.ly/39K2z39

SAICA - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

12/05/2020

Do yourself a favour and take this virtual half an hour coffee break with SARS comissioner Edward Kieswetter. It’s an essential service to your mental well-b...

09/05/2020

On 5 May 2020, the commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) provided a detailed account of projected revenue collection in light of the Covid-19 crisis, along with insight of what we can expect from the tax collector in coming months.

07/05/2020

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined the changes to upcoming tax filing due to the impact on the coronavirus.

06/05/2020

The Commissioner of SARS, Mr Edward Kieswetter, addressed the public earlier today. The topics covered in the briefing include:

A. SARS response to Current Covid-19 Challenges
1. Working Arrangements
2. Revenue Management
B. Personal Income Tax Filing Season 2020/21
C. A brief 12 month reflection since my appointment on 1 May 2019

Read the full media briefing: https://bit.ly/3fldWAx

SAICA - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

06/05/2020

Accelerated VAT refunds
As a temporary relief measure from 1 May 2020 qualifying VAT vendors will be permitted to file monthly claims instead of every two months. https://www.sars.gov.za/Media/Pages/Tax-Relief-measures.aspx

28/03/2020

28 March 2020 - VAT vendors can now request and obtain a VAT Notice of Registration on eFiling if they are registered on SARS eFiling. Easy steps:1. Go to sars.gov.za2. Login to SARS eFiling3. Go to the Organizations main menu4. Click SARS Registered details on the side menu5. Select Notice of Regis...

27/03/2020