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13 days until the end of Tax Season 2018

What's New

Employer Interim Reconciliation

The Employer Interim Reconciliation submission period is open from 17 September until 31 October 2018, read more

SARS eFiling fully operational

Testimony by SARS executives at the commission of inquiry has led to widespread reporting in the media that the eFiling system is on the verge of collapse, read more

Customs requirements for travellers

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

Tax Season deadline looming

Individual taxpayers have a few days left until 31 October to file personal income tax returns. Operating hours in SARS branches and Contact Centre were extended to Saturdays, read more

Single registration

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

Mineral and Petroleum Resource Royalties Return

SARS rolled out a new form for Mineral and Petroleum Resources Return and Payment advice. The form is available to download from 01 October 2018, read more

Beware of scams

Beware of fake SARS jobs on Facebook and refund emails claiming to be from SARS. Also, only use registered Tax Practitioners, ask for the registration number and verify online, read more

Trust Enhancements

On 17 September 2018, SARS implemented several changes to the Income Tax Return for Trusts (ITR12T) in respect of the year of assessment ending on 28 February 2018, read more