JOHANNESBURG – If you are targeted for an SA Revenue Service (Sars) audit, both you and
Sars
need to be compliant. Your right to Administrative Justice is a fundamental right of every taxpayer, but it is a complicated process to police. And it is costly.
Sars
announced in June that the tax season has been shortened by three weeks and will run from July 1 to October 31.
Sars
have also announced a campaign of stricter verification and collection of taxes. Not only from previous ‘tax dodgers,’ but an increased vigilance amongst all taxpayers. This will mean more queries, proof of documents and expenses and
Sars
going through tax returns with a fine toothcomb. It also increases the possibility of a tax audit by
Sars
.
The word ‘tax audit’…
