30 December 2022 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for November 2022 recording a preliminary trade balance surplus of R7.98 billion attributable to exports of R172.67 billion and imports of R164.69 billion.
See the full Media Release here.
Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release – Trade Statistics for November 2022
21 December 2022 – Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized possible counterfeit shoes (sneakers and sandals) with an estimated value of R3-million this past weekend.
Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release – Possible counterfeit shoes bust worth R3-million in total
12 December 2022 – Skills Development Levies Act, 1999
Source: SARS Tariffs
Legal Counsel – Interpretation Notes 1–20
12 December 2022 – Value-Added Tax Act, 1991
Source: SARS Tariffs
Legal Counsel – Binding General Rulings 61–80
9 December 2022 – The guides for Income Tax return have been updated.
IT-AE-36-G05 – Comprehensive Guide to the ITR12 Income Tax Return for Individuals – External Guide
Updates for the 2022 Filing Season Phase 2 (letter issued for
change in provisional tax status, returns for future years); IRP5
income for foreign services rendered.
IT-AE-36-G06 – How to submit your individual income tax return via eFiling – External Guide
Enhancements for Filing Season 2022 Phase 2
Source: SARS Tariffs
Income Tax Return (ITR12)
8 December 2022 – Invitation to a tax education session for taxpayers in the arts, entertainment and sports sector
SARS is committed to assisting all taxpayers and small businesses to meet their tax obligations and remain compliant. In this regard, SARS will host a virtual session for small businesses and individual taxpayers within the entertainment, arts, and sports sectors.
The following topics will be covered:
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Time: 10:00-14:00
Platform (Virtual): Zoom and YouTube
As a valued taxpayer, you are invited to join the education session, which has a limited capacity.
Register for this session in advance at https://sars-gov-za.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AUaI6UG1Qru6lfn9AlbScQ
Meeting ID: 955 2765 7733
Passcode: 685945
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/eUyGLv_blII
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to log into the webinar for an opportunity to have your questions answered during the session. If you have tax related questions, please send an email to Creativeindustryquestions@sars.gov.za The webinar will also be recorded and published on the SARSTV YouTube channel after the event.
Source: SARS Tariffs
Webinar for taxpayers in the arts, entertainment and sports sector
Tshwane, 7 December 2022 – Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized a substance that is used to manufacture the drug Mandrax after inspecting a truck that was entering South Africa from Mozambique.
Customs Inspectors from Lebombo Customs Detector Dog Unit were conducting random searches of cargo at the imports channel at Lebombo Border Post when they stopped a yellow truck with two trailers en route to South Africa.
The officers engaged the driver, a Zimbabwean citizen, to perform a manual inspection to verify the declared goods, which were declared as boxes of hair extensions. A Customs officer requested the declaration documents from the driver which were handed over to the officer.
See the full media statement here.
Source: SARS Tariffs
Media Release: Hair extensions” found to be substance used to manufacture Mandrax
7 December 2022 – SARS launched a new self-service automated system in 2020 to make it easier for stakeholders and intermediaries to register and/or license for Customs purposes. The Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) system has undergone various enhancements since its launch. Currently customs clients have been able to capture and submit their Registration and Licensing (RLA) applications on the electronic RLA platform through eFiling.
For more information see our letter to Trade.
Source: SARS Tariffs
RLA Trader/Taxpayer Representative (TTR) system rollout
6 December 2022 – Customs & Excise Act, 1964
Status overview of all customs agreements on mutual administrative assistance has subsequently been updated
Source: SARS Tariffs
Legal Counsel – International Treaties & Agreements – MAAs on Agreements
6 December 2022 – Due to ongoing maintenance eFiling may not be available on Friday 9 December 2022 between 18:00 and 23:00. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Source: SARS Tariffs
eFiling system message
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