Other Briefs
Sars sends friendly reminder to file by 23 October 2026: Beware the not-so-friendly penalties if you miss the deadline
16th October 2026 With the filing deadline for non-provisional taxpayers fast approaching, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is keeping its communication to... →
A simple bank transfer could leave you facing a Sars tax bill
15th October 2026 A SARS request for additional information is no longer something to treat as a formality. A deposit that is not adequately explained, including... →
Sars hits reset on trust penalties: Trustees back in the firing line after earlier reprieve
13th October 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has resumed issuing final demand letters to trusts with outstanding income tax returns. This brings an end... →
Criminality of non-compliance: Sars and NPA team up to pursue personal liability of directors and representatives
13th October 2026 Ignoring your tax obligations is no longer just a compliance risk. It can quickly escalate to criminal charges — and the consequences may extend... →
SARS cracks down on VAT refund fraud: 14 accused in R3.99-million tax fraud investigation
12th October 2026 A coordinated law enforcement operation spanning three provinces has resulted in 14 accused appearing in court over an alleged R3.99-million VAT... →
R65-million tax deduction rejected: Tax court sends warning to companies funding related-party expenses
9th October 2026 A recent Tax Court judgment has delivered a multimillion-rand reminder to South African businesses that paying another company's expenses, does not... →
Home Affairs waives one of the biggest practical hurdles for visa applications in South Africa
9th October 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs has waived the requirement for foreign nationals in South Africa to submit visa applications at least 60 days before... →
Double jeopardy – what happens if the first sanction is later set aside?
9th October 2026 Reach Summit (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR2230/22) [2026] ZALCJHB 270, delivered on 25 August... →
