Articles about SARS

ITWeb TV: E-commerce forum urges tougher rules for Temu, Shein

Undervalued imports from global online marketplaces continue undermining local manufacturers and retailers, despite recent changes to import tax rules, says the forum.

Now you can file your tax return via WhatsApp

From WhatsApp filing to AI-powered compliance tools, SARS pushes taxpayers onto digital channels as it chases a record revenue target.

When your AI tax advisor says ‘I don’t know’

TaxTim's new AI tax assistant will admit a lack of knowledge rather than risk giving a wrong answer during tax season.

Top ICT tenders: National Treasury prioritises e-procurement

The national department reveals its current manual procurement processes have structural weaknesses.

SARS refutes ‘false’ claims of data breach

The South African Revenue Service labels data breach reports as false, saying there is no evidence its systems have been compromised.

SARS tax crackdown slams brakes on SA’s e-commerce boom

Following tax and fee adjustments introduced in 2024, cross-border e-commerce growth has slowed to about 7%, signalling the end of “indiscriminate low-price competition”.

MTN transparency report shows R4.8bn tax contribution in SA

The telco underscores its role in supporting public finances through corporate and indirect taxes.

SARS crosses R2tn as AI reshapes tax collection

AI-powered auto-assessments, biometric digital identities and cashless payments help SARS reach record revenue collection.

Home affairs allays fears over digital ID security

The Department of Home Affairs plans to enlist various security safeguards, as SA prepares for its national digital identity system.

Top ICT tenders: SARS mulls tech upgrades

The South African Revenue Service ramps up its modernisation efforts with targeted interventions, including an e-procurement system.

SARS turns screws on crypto tax-dodgers

The Crypto Asset Reporting Framework sets out how crypto-related transactions will be collected, reported and shared with authorities.

Government urged to rethink VAT in digital era

SARS is modernising to collect tax as South Africans consume more digital services, including Starlink, than its current systems can track.