- SARS is moving forward with its VAT Modernisation Project in South Africa.
- The National Treasury plans to amend tax legislation to support this project.
- The project aims to digitize and streamline tax services for better compliance.
- It seeks to reduce the tax gap, estimated at R800 billion annually.
- Real-time data transmission from vendors to SARS is proposed.
- This will help SARS quickly address non-payment and analyze taxpayer behavior.
- The project is expected to reduce administrative burdens for SARS.
- Changes to tax legislation will support the implementation of the project.
- Real-time VAT reporting will change how tax is reported and collected.
- Businesses will need to adapt to real-time data sharing with SARS.
- Tax data quality and governance will become crucial for compliance.
- Organizations must adjust to new interactions with SARS to avoid penalties.
Source: dailyinvestor.com
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