- Proposed VAT increases are officially “off the table” for the near future.
- R20 billion in additional tax increases for 2026 may be avoided if SARS meets debt recovery and compliance targets.
- SARS has been given extra funding to boost debt collection, aiming to recover R20–R50 billion per year.
- Current tax collections are slightly behind target due to legal and technical challenges, but SARS remains confident of meeting goals.
- More complex debt recovery efforts are underway, with increased resources and tougher legal actions expected to improve collections in the second half of the year.
Source: moneyweb.co.za
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