by Simone | Jun 10, 2026 | SARS, Trust
Reading Time: 5 minutes SARS has intensified its compliance enforcement against trusts, introducing automated administrative penalties for non-compliant trusts with outstanding tax returns. Its compliance environment has become increasingly automated, data driven, and...
by Simone | Oct 27, 2025 | SARS, Tax, Trust
Reading Time: 4 minutes The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is extending its compliance net, and this time it’s Customs and Excise that are set to join the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP). For importers, exporters, and manufacturers, this development...
by Simone | Oct 15, 2025 | SARS, Tax, Trust
Reading Time: 4 minutes The digital economy is reshaping South Africa’s tax landscape, and SARS is responding with sharper focus. For the 2025 tax season, social media influencers are firmly in SARS’s sights. With billions in unpaid taxes at stake, the message is...
by Simone | Oct 8, 2025 | SARS, Tax, Trust
Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2025 tax season places trusts firmly in SARS’s spotlight. With enhanced return requirements, tighter legislative rules, and a renewed focus on beneficial ownership, trustees can no longer afford a “tick-box” approach to compliance. SARS’s...
by Simone | Aug 12, 2025 | Trust
Reading Time: 4 minutes The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is tightening oversight on trusts and wealthy taxpayers, leveraging advanced analytics and AI-powered audits to boost compliance and revenue collection. Let’s unpack what this means for financial...
by Simone | Apr 2, 2025 | Trust, Uncategorised
Reading Time: 4 minutes Trusts have long been recognised as a valuable estate planning tool, but their role in protecting vulnerable beneficiaries is becoming increasingly significant. In the South African context, a vulnerable beneficiary may be a minor, someone with...
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