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South Africa’s hidden economy
The number of people who access credit is much higher than the job statistics warrant. Why?
South African Revenue Service
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SA records R4.9bln trade surplus in June
SA has recorded a R4.9-billion trade surplus in June after recording a R1-billion shortfall in May, buoyed on by higher commodity exports, Sars says.
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Hawks, Sars raid controversial Durban tycoon’s home
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) and the Hawks raided the home of controversial Durban tycoon Sbu Mpisane on Wednesday morning.
Vavi: Aurora debacle ‘greed at its best’
Aurora mine encapsulates capitalism at its worst and greed at its best, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Thursday.
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Sars collected R2bn above tax target
Sars managed to collect R2-billion more than was expected in the 2010/11 financial year, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced on Friday.
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The taxman cometh
The deadline for provisional tax is 31 January. Don’t miss it.
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Nine appear for defrauding Sars
Nine people have appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for alleged defrauding Sars of over R11-million through tender fraud.
Sars scores against King
Businessman Dave King has been dealt a blow in his long running battle with the South African Revenue Service.
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Sars more aggressive on tax evaders
Sars has become much more aggressive about tracking down tax evaders and making them cough up what they owe, an auditing firm said on Monday.
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Mike Peega: The man behind the dossier
The core of Malema’s dossier of people allegedly targeted by the Sars is taken from a report drawn up by former Sars undercover agent Mike Peega.
Sars may act as ‘judge and jury’
Proposed changes to tax law give officials
‘absolute power’, writes Ilham Rawoot.
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Sars, unions reach wage agreement
A wage agreement between the South African Revenue Service and unions was reached on Wednesday following industrial action during this month.
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Unions reject Sars wage offer
Both unions embroiled in a wage dispute with Sars have rejected the tax collector’s latest wage offer, they said on Tuesday.
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Court dismisses Sars bid to stop strike
A court on Monday dismissed an application by the South African Revenue Service (Sars) for an urgent interdict against strike action by its workers.
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Sars employees down tools
Thousands of South African Revenue Services employees downed tools on Monday demanding better pay, a union said.
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Sars, unions reach interim agreement to stop strike
The South African Revenue Service and two public sector unions reached an interim agreement to suspend strike action on Friday.
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Sars workers to strike
South African Revenue Service workers plan to strike after wage talks reached an impasse, the Public Servants’ Association said on Thursday.
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Law society rejects ‘draconian’ powers sought by Sars
The "draconian" powers sought by Sars in terms of draft legislation should be rejected as unconstitutional, the Law Society of SA said on Thursday.
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Why it’s best to beat the tax deadline
February 5 2009 was the deadline to submit your 2008 income tax returns. The penalties have increased significantly but you do have a grace period.
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Trade deficit down
Sars on Wednesday revised the country’s trade deficit for 2008 sharply lower after excluding gold temporarily imported for refining purposes.
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Niehaus: Kebble debt dispute resolved
ANC spokesperson Carl Niehaus and trustees of Brett Kebble have reached an agreement over money they want from him, Niehaus said on Friday.
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Invest your bonus in an RA
The tax benefit of investing your bonus in an RA means that the receiver of revenue helps pay for your retirement.
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Search on for South Africans in Mumbai
There were an unspecified number of South Africans staying at the Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the sites of attacks by militant gunmen.
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Sars runner-up in global software award
The Sars has been awarded a silver medal in innovative technology at the annual Adobe Max Awards in North America.
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Sars complains of ‘last-minute’ culture, extends deadline
The deadline for income tax returns has been moved to December 5, giving taxpayers more time to submit their returns, says the SA Revenue Service.
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Powder-laced envelopes found at Sars office
Three powder-laced envelopes and a threatening note was found at the Vereeniging South African Revenue Service offices.
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Businessman says Sars ‘tough guys’ are out to get him
The South African Revenue Service was out to destroy his life, super-rich businessman Dave King said on Tuesday.
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SA September trade deficit widens
South Africa’s trade deficit widened to R7,1-billion in September, from a R5,12-billion shortfall in August, the Sars said on Friday.
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The end of tax returns?
Sars aims to achieve a return-free tax system for the majority of salaried individual taxpayers within the next five years.
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Stiff sentences for defrauding SARS
Jail terms of 15 years each have been imposed on a man and a woman who defrauded the South African Revenue Service.
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Now it’s tougher to hide from the taxman
The new system forces employers to place more pressure on wayward tax employees, writes Barrie Terblanche.
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July trade deficit widens to R14,3bn
SA recorded a trade deficit of R14,3-billion in July compared with June’s R180-million shortfall, the South African Revenue Service said on Friday.