Tag: Tax Ombud

Cyber threats usually escalate during the festive season, as cybercriminals take advantage of holiday distractions. For many, a tax refund may feel like the perfect holiday gift. But, unfortunately, cybercriminals often intercept these refunds, leaving taxpayers and businesses vulnerable.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released a Service Charter earlier this week. The Service Charter outlines taxpayers’ rights and responsibilities as well as service standards taxpayers can expect from SARS. Acting SARS commissioner Mark Kingon urged South African taxpayers to become familiar with the document.

An investigation by Tax Ombud, Judge Bernard Ngoepe, found that complaints of the alleged delayed payment and even payment avoidance by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), of income tax and VAT refunds, were justified.