Receiving an audit or verification notice from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) requires immediate and structured attention. Failure to respond correctly or within prescribed timelines can result in adjusted assessments, penalties, or suspended refunds.

A “Non-Compliant” status on the South African Revenue Service (SARS) system can prevent your business from Securing tender opportunities, Receiving funding, Finalising contracts, Processing of VAT refunds, Obtaining a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN

PAYE reconciliation discrepancies can result in penalties, interest, and compliance risks with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). These errors often surface during EMP501 submissions, audits, or when issuing IRP5 certificates to employees. Unresolved discrepancies impact compliance status.

Full SARS account diagnostic review, Identification of return and payment gaps, Reconciliation of payroll and VAT accounts, Submission of outstanding returns, Penalty remission applications, Payment arrangement structuring where required, Direct engagement with SARS to restore compliant status.

If you have received an adjusted assessment from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and disagree with the outcome, immediate action is required. Strict statutory deadlines apply, and failure to respond timeously may forfeit your right to dispute.

Understatement penalties arise where SARS believes there has been an incorrect tax declaration, Omission of income, Overstatement of deductions, VAT miscalculations, Lack of reasonable care in completing returns. Penalties can range from 10% to 200%, depending on the severity and whether SARS classifies the matter as negligence, gross negligence or intentional tax evasion.