In URBAN DEVELOPMENT ZONES (UDZ) the erection/acquisition or improvement of buildings are subject to an allowable deduction in the form of an accelerated depreciation allowance. This deduction is available until 31 March 2021. A deduction will be allowed for the cost of the erection, extension, additions, acquisition, or improvements of any commercial or residential building… Read More »
South African Revenue Services Cape Town Address, SARS has introduced eDNA as a security measure in order to minimise the risk of fraudulent transactions as well as to safeguard taxpayer information. This entails that your fingerprints will be captured and authenticated when visiting a SARS branch for certain services. Cape Town is the second-most populous… Read More »
South African Revenue Services Call Centre, The mandate of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to collect all revenues due, ensure optimal compliance with tax and customs legislation, and provide a customs and excise service that will facilitate legitimate trade as well as protect the economy and society. It is SARS’ mission to optimise… Read More »
Taxpayers can request specific Personal Income Tax related services by sending an SMS to SARS on 47277. The following additional tax related services are offered to taxpayers via their mobile device. These services can be accessed with or without data/airtime: Request an eBooking appointment Booking (Space) ID number/Passport number/ Asylum Seeker number Confirmation request to determine whether… Read More »
Edward re-joined as SARS Commissioner on 1 May 2019. He had formerly served as the founding Group Executive of the SARS Large Business Centre and High Nett Worth Unit, SARS Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Commissioner during the period 2004 to 2009. From 2010 to 2016, he was the Group Chief Executive for the Alexander… Read More »
Capital gains tax (CGT) is not a separate tax but forms part of income tax. A capital gain arises when you dispose of an asset on or after 1 October 2001 for proceeds that exceed its base cost. The relevant legislation is contained in the Eighth Schedule to the Income Tax Act 58 of… Read More »
Welcome to Customs & Excise! SARS’s Customs division plays an integral role in facilitating the movement of goods and people entering or exiting the borders of the Republic. The Excise division facilitates the levying of duties on certain locally manufactured goods as well as on their imported equivalents. During the lockdown period, for any escalations pertaining to a specific Customs… Read More »
South African Revenue Services Contact Number, The mandate of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to collect all revenues due, ensure optimal compliance with tax and customs legislation, and provide a customs and excise service that will facilitate legitimate trade as well as protect the economy and society. It is SARS’ mission to optimise… Read More »
South African Revenue Services Cape Town, SARS has introduced eDNA as a security measure in order to minimise the risk of fraudulent transactions as well as to safeguard taxpayer information. This entails that your fingerprints will be captured and authenticated when visiting a SARS branch for certain services. Cape Town is the second-most populous city… Read More »
South African Revenue Services Board, The mandate of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to collect all revenues due, ensure optimal compliance with tax and customs legislation, and provide a customs and excise service that will facilitate legitimate trade as well as protect the economy and society. It is SARS’ mission to optimise revenue… Read More »