It is well within the powers of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to limit a taxpayer’s right to travel outside the Republic. A section in the Tax Administration Act (TAA) has a provision whereby a senior SARS official can even require for “the taxpayer to surrender his or her passport to SARS”.
On 8 April 2025, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced a set of updates on tax directive system changes which will impact South Africans who have already left the country or are in the process of cutting tax ties. This will come into full force on 11 April 2025.
The Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) has been a cornerstone of the government’s efforts to combat youth unemployment since its introduction on 1 January 2014. By reducing the cost of hiring young workers, the ETI has incentivized businesses to employ first-time job seekers while ensuring they receive fair wages. With the scheme extended until 28 February […]