South Africans must be careful of fake SARS “final demand” letters, as these letters could put taxpayers at risk of asset seizure, bank deductions or fraud – depending on whether they are real or not.

A legitimate Sars letter of final demand is issued under the Tax Administration Act and represents a serious escalation in ...

Many South Africans overpay their taxes during the financial year without realizing they may be entitled to a refund. The ...

A final demand for payment from the SA Revenue Service can cause even the most law-abiding taxpayer to panic. Stay calm and ...

SARS has warned of fake Final Demand letters being sent out to taxpayers at the same time that legitimate notices are going ...

By making compliance administratively feasible, Sars stands to bring a substantial cohort back into the system, improve data ...

SARS has issued a critical warning to taxpayers about a new phishing scam disguised as a ‘Final Demand – Debt Management’ ...

SARS clarified that only obvious, factual mistakes can be corrected under the Tax Administration Act, closing a route ...

South African expatriates face significant tax compliance risks due to outdated Sars contact details. With enhanced security ...

With the 20 October 2025 SARS deadline hours away, most non-provisional taxpayers have already filed, but those who haven’t risk steep penalties and interest. SARS is urging last-minute filers to use ...

South Africans have until midnight to submit their income tax returns or face hefty penalties from SARS. With nearly 80% of ...

There’s also the question of communication. Many affected taxpayers do not know that this option now exists. SARS would benefit from proactive outreach through tax practitioners, emigration advisors, ...