ARTICLES RELATING TO SARS

Sars auditor was disgruntled, court hears

2013-05-20 22:05

A SA Revenue Service tax auditor was unhappy over having to reverse her tax assessment of Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

Sars: Tax evasion a risk

2013-05-14 16:04

The SA Revenue Service says the country remains at risk when it comes to illicit financial outflows, and it will strengthen its systems to prevent tax evasion.

Malema nears halfway mark on tax bill

2013-05-10 16:02
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More than R7m has been raised towards the R16m former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema owes the tax man, the SA Revenue Services says.

Sars tackles Lolly's R100m tax bill

2013-05-09 22:20

Sars has been granted an application to allow curators to take control of murdered strip club owner Lolly Jackson's estate and preserve assets to help foot an outstanding tax bill of about R100m.

'A lot of interest' in Malema's house

2013-05-09 14:30
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The R5.9m price for Julius Malema's half-built mansion in Sandown exceeded expectations, possibly due to the increased interest shown in the property, the auctioneer says.

Mpisane didn't evade tax - defence

2013-05-08 21:03

Businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane had no intention of evading payment of tax, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

New tax collection powers for Sars

2013-05-07 08:58
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The SA Revenue Service has acquired new powers to gather intelligence on taxpayers and collect revenue, a report says.

Auditor tells of Mpisane tax bill

2013-05-03 18:03

A SA Revenue Service tax auditor was instructed to reduce Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane's tax bill, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

Mpisane dividend up R37m, court hears

2013-05-02 18:21

Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane's business has increased its dividend payout by R37m in one year, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

Gupta plane: Chief of state protocol suspended

2013-05-02 07:15
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Chief of state protocol Ambassador Bruce Koloane has been suspended by the department of international relations and co-operation following a preliminary report on the Waterkloof air base incident.

Malema's half-built home up for auction

2013-04-21 14:20
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A half-built home in Sandown belonging to expelled ANCYL president Julius Malema will be auctioned next month, according to a report.

Investigations continue in Malema case

2013-04-09 18:50

The curators of the estate of expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema says his contempt of court case was taken off the roll on Tuesday to allow for further investigations, a report says.

Ex-ConCourt judge to probe Sars scandal

2013-04-02 19:58

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says retired Constitutional Court Judge Zak Yacoob will probe allegations of impropriety against Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula.

Gordhan steps in on Sars scandal

2013-03-24 21:30
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A retired judge will be appointed to probe allegation of impropriety involving SA Revenue Services Commissioner Oupa Magashula, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.

Protector successfully challenges Sars

2013-03-20 22:21

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has successfully challenged the SA Revenue Service's taxation of compensation paid to the estate of a deceased civil servant, her office says.

Malema misses Sars deadline - report

2013-03-19 09:31
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Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has missed the deadline to challenge the sequestration of his estate to cover a R16m tax bill, according to a report.

Sars wants Malema's 'hidden' assets

2013-03-10 14:31
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The SA Revenue Service has applied for a preservation order for expelled ANCYL leader Julius Malema's "hidden" assets, it has been reported.

Sars taxpayer figures misleading - union

2013-02-24 14:47

South Africa has far fewer taxpayers than the SA Revenue Service professes there to be, trade union Solidarity says.

Malema's assets to be auctioned off

2013-02-21 10:29
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Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's assets will go under the hammer in an attempt to recover R16.1m that he owes the SA Revenue Service, according to a report.

Sars warns taxpayers of refund scam

2013-02-11 18:00

Taxpayers should be wary of false emails using the SA Revenue Service logo to defraud people, an official warns.

Malema to oppose bankruptcy application

2013-02-01 09:28
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Expelled ANC Youth League president leader Julius Malema will oppose an SA Revenue Services application for his sequestration, his lawyer says.

Tax returns hit record

2012-11-27 18:47

A record 5.66 million income tax returns were submitted during this year's tax season, the SA Revenue Service says.

State: Mpisane invoices not privileged

2012-11-23 20:03

Businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane cannot claim privilege over invoices she submitted in a tax dispute resolution process, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

Sars dogs aid in huge coke busts

2012-11-16 19:31

SA Revenue Service anti-drug operations proved highly successful in October, with staff and drug detector dogs sniffing out over R7 million worth of cocaine, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has revealed.

 

Red flag for tax practitioners

2013-05-15 18:45

Nearly 17 000 tax practitioners have less than two months to register with Sars or run the risk of facing criminal sanctions.

Lolly Jackson's family to fight Sars

2013-05-12 07:20
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The family of controversial murdered businessman Lolly Jackson have said they will fight Sars after the tax authority began the process of seizing his assets.

Malema: No relations with buyer

2013-05-10 14:07
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Julius Malema has no relationship with the buyer of his half-built mansion that was sold for R5.9 million, the expelled ANCYL leader says.

Sars official incompetent - lawyer

2013-05-09 20:16

An SA Revenue Service tax auditor failed to do a proper verification when auditing the company of businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

Malema's home sold for R5.9m

2013-05-09 11:34
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Julius Malema's half-built Sandown mansion, which was attached by the court to help cover his R16m tax bill, has been sold for R5.9m at an auction.

Mpisane firm had history with tax returns

2013-05-07 20:21

The firm of businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane had a history of under-declaring its tax obligations and would then hastily make a voluntary disclosure to the Sars when investigated, a court has been told.

Mpisane punished for her honesty - lawyer

2013-05-06 20:00

Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane was punished for making a voluntary disclosure to the SA Revenue Service, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

DA wants parliament probe into 'Guptagate'

2013-05-02 18:36
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The DA has called for a parliamentary probe into why a chartered jet carrying guests for Vega Gupta's wedding was allowed to land at Waterkloof Air Base.

Mthethwa: Early reports of possible transgressions

2013-05-02 16:44
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Preliminary reports indicate possible transgressions by police officials in the deployment of resources to the Gupta wedding, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says.

Sars probing Gupta plane at Waterkloof

2013-05-01 19:14
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Sars reportedly is investigating why they were not informed about the planned landing of a private jet at the Waterkloof Air Base.

Malema preservation order made final

2013-04-16 22:35

A provisional order for the preservation of Julius Malema's assets has been made final in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

Customs seize drugs worth millions

2013-04-06 08:15

About 90kg of drugs with an estimated street value of just under R27m were intercepted at South Africa's ports of entry during March, the SA Revenue Service says.

Sars collects R4bn more in revenue

2013-04-03 11:11

South Africa collected R814bn in revenue in the fiscal year ended March 31 compared with a target of R810bn, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.

New court action against Malema

2013-03-31 14:42
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Former ANC Youth League head and fraud-accused Julius Malema faces new court action after he allegedly failed to disclose a number of his assets.

Sars commissioner 'did nothing wrong'

2013-03-24 14:40

The SA Revenue Service says a tape recording in which Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula appears to offer a job to an associate of a convicted drug dealer reveals nothing scandalous.

Malema Limpopo farm seized

2013-03-19 14:19
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A Limpopo farm said to be owned by fraud-accused Julius Malema has been seized by the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

Sars warns taxpayers on new deadline

2013-03-12 20:00

The SA Revenue Service has urged taxpayers to make all outstanding payments by March 28 due to the upcoming public holiday and to avoid any last-minute rush.

Gordhan warns against tax avoidance

2013-02-27 17:04

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan warned on Wednesday against tax avoidance and non-compliance.

Malema's moveable assets go on auction

2013-02-21 22:31
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Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's moveable assets will go under the hammer, his lawyer has confirmed.

Malema loses lawyers

2013-02-20 14:18

Lawyers from Brian Kahn Attorneys say they are no longer representing expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema.

Sars seized 23kg+ of drugs in January

2013-02-07 14:42

The SA Revenue Service seized more than 23kg of drugs last month, it says.

Sars files for Malema bankruptcy

2013-01-31 09:21
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The SA Revenue Service has applied to the North Gauteng High Court to have former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema sequestrated, according to a report.

5 in court for R16m in drugs

2012-11-26 12:38

Five drug smugglers will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court over the seizures of more than 54kg of drugs worth about R16m.

Sars warns on penalties as deadline looms

2012-11-23 10:36

The SA Revenue Service has urged taxpayers not to miss the deadline for electronic submissions at a Sars branch and non-provisional returns via eFiling.

Mpisane says wasn't aware of charges

2012-11-09 19:03

Businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane has denied applying for the voluntary disclosure programme with the SA Revenue Service because she had been charged under the Contravention of VAT Act.

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