by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Tax Advice, Tax collection efficiency, Tax filing, Tax planning
The principle is codified in section 164(1) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (“the Act”), which provides that a taxpayer’s obligation to pay tax, and SARS’ authority to recover it, are not automatically suspended by the lodging of an objection or appeal. In...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 20, 2026 | 2026 Budget Speech, Budget Speech, Tax bracket creep, Tax brackets, Tax filing
Relief from bracket creepAfter two years without adjustment, the lifting of bracket creep through inflationary adjustments to personal income tax brackets offers welcome relief for taxpayers. Bracket creep occurs when taxpayers move into higher tax brackets due to...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2025 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tax, Tax Advice, Tax filing
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is modernising its operations by integrating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen tax compliance and boost revenue collection. SARS is using AI to analyse large amounts of data quickly and...
