SARS issued a new PAYE Business Requirement Specification for employers, as well as a new a@syFile version.
Category: SARS
Communications from SARS
FISA received a variety of communications from SARS for our members’ information.
Tax filing season for employers
The filing season for employers to lodge EMP501 returns with SARS is from 1 April 2021 to 31 May 2021.
SARS – Estimated assessments and administrative penalties for employees’ tax
SARS will impose penalties for failure by employers to lodge employees’ tax (EMP501) returns.
NEW SARS processes – tax compliance status for FIA and emigration
From 1 March 2021 changes to the foreign exchange control system will impact the tax compliance status of a taxpayer for foreign investment allowance and emigration purposes.
SARS offices opened on 17 February 2021
SARS opened its branch offices to the public as from 17 February.
SARS update on Estates matters
Mr Mark Kingon, Head of Stakeholder Relations at SARS sent FISA an update on various matters relating to deceased estates.
FISA members attended workshop with SARS
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) held a workshop with six representatives from FISA with the aim to find joint solutions when dealing with deceased estates.
Impact on SARS of closure of the Master’s offices
When a Master’s Office closes due to a Covid-19 case, SARS is also negatively impacted. FISA received the following communication from SARS.
SARS strike action
SARS announced that several branches are closed due to strike action.