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Tax and SARS
SARS has reminded small businesses that using a tax practitioner does not transfer responsibility for the accuracy of submissions. SMEs should strengthen their practitioner checks and approval controls.
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A recent High Court decision shows how SARS may seek to preserve and realise property linked to unpaid tax while legal proceedings continue. South African finance teams should treat tax-debt monitoring and asset records as core controls.
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South African businesses selling digital services through online platforms should review how VAT responsibilities are allocated between the platform, the underlying supplier and the customer.
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SARS has published requirements for companies seeking to qualify as a REIT, including asset, rental income, leverage, distribution and governance tests. Property groups should assess their financial reporting and tax controls before the rules apply to a new year of assessment.
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SARS has published updated validation rules for 2027 employee tax certificates. Employers should review payroll data, certificate fields and reconciliation controls before the next submission cycle.
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SARS has released e@syFile Employer version 8.0.2_418 with an updated EMP501 form. Employers and payroll administrators should confirm their software version and validate payroll data before submitting reconciliations.
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SARS has revised its Authorised Economic Operator accreditation policy, including transitional arrangements and an extended transactional period. Importers should review their customs records, authorisations and internal controls.
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A practical insight for South African businesses on protecting SARS eFiling access, verifying suspicious messages and keeping security contact details current.
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SARS has expanded its Global Minimum Tax administration to cover information exchange, GMT03 declarations, payment processing, assessments and penalties. South African entities within affected multinational groups should confirm their local responsibilities and internal controls.
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A 2 October 2026 High Court judgment highlights why business restructures, asset transfers and historic tax debts require careful professional review.
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SARS has extended the deadline for certain provisional taxpayers who received an automatic assessment to request a reduced or additional assessment. Businesses and sole proprietors should use the extra time to review their tax information, rather than delay action.
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SARS has reminded employers that the 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation Declaration deadline is 31 October. Businesses should submit, verify and resolve payroll discrepancies before the filing window closes.
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