We consider 12 of the most frequently asked questions relating to auto-assessments issued by SARS for the 2023 year of assessment, and answers to said questions.


We consider 12 of the most frequently asked questions relating to auto-assessments issued by SARS for the 2023 year of assessment, and answers to said questions.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Pay heed to these matters of importance for the 2023 tax season and latest stricter measures put in place by SARS.

SARS requires all Customs clients (i.e., those who are registered with them as Importers, Exporters, Rebate Users, Bond Store holders, and the like) to update their company and individual details on the RLA system on their e-Filing platform.

Die SAID het nuwe vereistes aangekondig t.o.v. artikel 18A sertifikate. Dit is van krag vanaf 1 Maart 2023. Indien daar nie aan die nuwe (sowel as die bestaande) vereistes voldoen word nie, kan die SAID ‘n skenking as ‘n aftrekking verbied.

Op 22 Februarie 2023 het die minister van finansies ʼn nuwe sonpaneel belastingkorting aansporingskema aangekondig wat vanaf 1 Maart 2023 geld. Die 15 belangrikste kenmerke van die voorgestelde aansporingskema word in ons artikel vervat.

In this article we include two newsworthy incidents that influence individuals: 1) An increase in contributions to Pension or Annuities will leave you with more cash in your pocket. 2) Beware, if your account is in arrears, NamRA can authorize Third Party Agents to retrieve the funds.

Living and working overseas does not automatically change your liability to pay taxes in South Africa. It is important to understand the when and how of tax emigration, to make the best decision for your situation.

Please take note: eFile profiles of tax practitioners and / or taxpayers are disappearing and /or banking details are changed without their consent.

Tax Relief Programme commenced on 1 June 2022 until 31 May 2023. Our article lists the requirements to see if you qualify for the programme. NamRA lifted the moratorium on provisional taxpayers, why have you still not received your refund?

SARS filing season is upon us: it is time to do your tax return. SARS has made significant changes to the 2022 Tax Filling Season. This year, over 3 million taxpayers, have been auto assessed by SARS. Our article contains some questions and answers to provide you with guidance regarding the auto-assessment process.