- Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter’s push for increased funding helped South Africa avoid a planned 2% VAT hike.
- The government instead allocated an extra R7.5 billion to Sars over three years to improve tax compliance and modernise systems.
- Improved compliance and digital upgrades are expected to generate significant additional revenue, reducing the need for tax increases.
- Sars’ efforts have already resulted in higher-than-expected tax collections and a surplus against budget estimates.
- The additional funding supports Sars’ Tax Administration 3.0 strategy, focusing on digital integration and advanced data science.
Source: mybroadband.co.za
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