Tax

From 1 October, foodstuff manufacturers can register online and receive an excise diesel refund. The excise diesel refund for food manufacturers scheme is a tax relief measure aimed at addressing the load-shedding problem and limiting the impact of power cuts on food prices. the country is facing. A diesel refund, limited to 80% of the …

Online registration is now open for the Excise diesel refund for Foodstuff Manufacturers Read More »

On 14 August 2023, SARS released a notice of changes to the booking system for branch walk-in appointments. You can now book a branch walk-in appointment via the eBooking system, whereas previously, this type of appointment could only be booked through the SARS Contact Centre. What does this mean? Only available timeslots will be displayed …

Branch walk-in appointments can be booked via the SARS eBooking system Read More »

SARS will be hosting a webinar on 24 August on Provisional Tax to help taxpayers and traders fulfil their tax obligations and remain tax compliant, covering the following topics: Webinar details:Theme: Provisional taxDate: Thursday, 24 August 2023Time: 17:00 – 19:00Platforms: (Virtual) Zoom and YouTube Register here in advance: https://sars-gov-za.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SYVyIkLRSV-COweBypcWFQ Watch the recorded webinar on the …

SARS Provisional Tax Webinar is hosted on 24 August Read More »

The following updated Interpretation Notes were issued by SARS on 6 August 2023:

SARS issued notice on 14 August 2023 with the following changes made to the booking of appointments with SARS. The changes include: Book your appointment with SARS here.Read the updated eBooking Guide: Book your appointment with SARS here.

SARS will provide you an opportunity to test the updated e@syFile™ Employer build before the formal release in mid-September 2023 for the Employer Interim Reconciliation. Enhancements will include: During the testing period from 14 August 2023 to 6 September 2023, the system will default to an ‘offline’ mode to prevent the incorrect submission of test data. …

Enhanced e@syFile™ Employer BETA version will be released on 14 August 2023 Read More »

SARS has implemented various changes to the Income Tax Return for Companies (ITR14) and Notice of Assessment for Companies (ITA34C) from 23 June 2022.  The following are the highlights of legal amendments that informed the changes to the ITR14 and ITA34C, and to SARS systems and work processes: You can look at the prototype return …

Corporate Income Tax (CIT) – Understand the New Form and system changes Read More »

Notice 3735 – imposing anti-dumping duties against the alleged dumping of new pneumatic tyres of rubber of a kind used on motor cars, buses, or lorries classifiable in tariff heading 40.11, originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China. Effective from 28 July 2023. Read the Notice here. Notice 3696 – extending the safeguard …

Customs Tariff Amendments relating to Anti-Dumping and Safeguard duties – July 2023 Read More »

On 21 July 2023 SARS issued an external guide to assist traders with the application and completion of the AEO sufficient knowledge competency assessment. An Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is a company involved in the international movement of goods and approved by SARS Customs as complying with World Customs Organisation or equivalent compliance and supply chain security …

New guide for traders to assist with the competency assessment for Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) Read More »