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Lawyer used late wife’s ID for tax returns – SARS
The Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has heard that a lawyer-turned-businessman – accused of being part of a scam that defrauded SARS of more than R100m – claimed tax returns using his dead wife’s particulars.
SARS disallowed most home office claims in 2021
SARS remains steadfast that the rules are the rules when it comes to claiming home office expenses, particularly for people who are employed.
Seven-year jail term for R11m tax fraudster
A Durban man who committed tax fraud amounting to R11.7m has been sentenced to seven years' direct imprisonment, the NPA said on Friday.
R28m tax fraud charges delay Vincent Smith trial
The voluminous docket in the new R28m tax fraud charges against former ANC MP Vincent Smith, which is in addition to his fraud and corruption charges involving former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi, has further delayed his case.
SARS to apologise to staff impacted by Moyane tenure
SARS will be providing more reparations and apologies to current and former employees impacted by governance failures during Tom Moyane's controversial tenure as commissioner, reports Fin24.
ANC fights to keep its affairs under wraps
The ANC is fighting to keep its tax affairs a secret after attempts by AfriForum to access its records dating back to 1994.
SARS plans real-time monthly collection
SARS plans to collect taxes from individuals on a real-time monthly basis, but several practical issues need to be addressed before then, according to Joon Chong, a partner at Webber Wentzel.
Magashule's son faces fraud charges
Ace Magashule’s oldest son, Tshepiso (38), faces charges of VAT fraud to the value of R436 882.
Sheriff instructed to attach ANC property
SARS has slapped the ANC with a major bill for unpaid taxes that it had to go to the High court to get paid. In December, the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) issued a civil judgment instructing the sheriff to attach assets to the value of R102m in 10 days.
Pretoria businessman convicted of tax evasion
Jerenique Bayard, who appeared in an infamous photograph alongside top SAPS supply chain members in Manchester United football T-shirts at Old Trafford, has pleaded guilty to not paying his tax.
SARS rejects majority of home office expense claims
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter told MPs on Friday that it has disallowed R1.8bn of the R2.9bn claims for home office expenses made to date in the 2021/2022 tax year.
Kaizer Chiefs boss under pressure over R60m bill
SARS wants to obtain a writ of execution against troubled Kaizer Chiefs boss Bobby Motaung for failing to pay his R60m income tax bill.
Hospital directors assets seized over R52m tax debt
The directors of the Louis Pasteur Hospital in Pretoria have outstanding returns and a tax debt of R52m, according to a statement from SARS.
Judge lashes SARS for 'lies' and missed deadlines
After being slapped with an R8.4m tax bill, a company in the Western Cape followed the letter of the law in its attempts to challenge the assessment.
SARS employees arrested in sting operation
Two SARS employees have been arrested after they allegedly demanded R150 000 to cancel an outstanding tax bill, reports Fin24.
