IT’S TAX FILING SEASON – WE SPEAK FAIRNESS
The 2018 Tax Filing Season is upon us, and the OTO is committed to providing an impartial and fair service, maintaining a balance between SARS’s powers and duties on the one hand, and taxpayers’ rights and obligations on the other.
FAIR PLAY ISSUE 8
Welcome to the eight issue of the Office of the Tax Ombud’s stakeholder newsletter, Fair Play, a vibrant and informative newsletter which aims to keep stakeholders abreast of important matters affecting the Office and developments in the tax recourse sphere. Click the link below to read the full newsletter or find it on our Publications Page.
MINISTER OF FINANCE 2018 BUDGET SPEECH
On Wednesday 21 February, Finance Minister Mr Malusi Gigaba delivered his 2018 National Budget Speech in Parliament.
FAIR PLAY ISSUE 7
Welcome to the seventh issue of the Office of the Tax Ombud’s stakeholder newsletter, Fair Play, a vibrant and informative newsletter which aims to keep stakeholders abreast of important matters affecting the Office and developments in the tax recourse sphere. Click the link below to read the full newsletter or find it on our Publications Page.
CLOSURE DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON HOLIDAYS
Kindly be informed that the Office of the Tax Ombud will close from 22 December 2017 until 2 January 2018. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season and a happy new year.
FAIR PLAY ISSUE 6
Welcome to the sixth issue of the Office of the Tax Ombud’s stakeholder newsletter, Fair Play, a vibrant and informative newsletter which aims to keep stakeholders abreast of important matters affecting the Office and developments in the tax recourse sphere. Click the link below to read the full newsletter or find it on our Publications Page.
TAX OMBUD ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17
The Tax Ombud Annual Report 2016/17 has been tabled in Parliament. The report details salient features pertaining to the strategic outcomes of the Office of the Tax Ombud.
MEDIA ADVISORY: PRESENTING THE TAX OMBUD'S ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17
The Tax Ombud Judge Bernard Ngoepe will present the highlights of the 2016/17 Tax Ombud Annual Report on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 at University of South Africa (UNISA).
TAX OMBUD’S FINAL REPORT ON COMPLAINTS AGAINST SARS RELATING TO ALLEGED UNDUE DELAY IN THE PAYMENT OF REFUNDS
The Tax Ombud Judge Bernard Ngoepe has released the final report on the investigation into alleged delays in payment of refunds by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The final report has findings, comments and recommendations by the Tax Ombud.
MEDIA STATEMENT: TAX OMBUD’S FINAL REPORT ON COMPLAINTS AGAINST SARS RELATING TO ALLEGED UNDUE DELAY IN THE PAYMENT OF REFUNDS
Earlier in the year the Tax Ombud, Judge Bernard Ngoepe, made it known that he had requested and obtained approval from the Minister of Finance to conduct a review in respect of several complaints by taxpayers that South African Revenue Service (SARS) was unduly delaying the payment of refunds due to them.
FAIR PLAY ISSUE 5
Welcome to the fifth issue of the Office of the Tax Ombud’s stakeholder newsletter, Fair Play, a vibrant and informative newsletter which aims to keep stakeholders abreast of important matters affecting the Office and developments in the tax recourse sphere. Click the link below to read the full newsletter or find it on our Publications Page.
MEDIA STATEMENT: TAX OMBUD INTERIM UPDATE ON COMPLAINTS AGAINST SARS RELATING TO ALLEGED UNDUE DELAY IN THE PAYMENT OF REFUNDS
This serves to provide you with an update regarding the Tax Ombud Judge Bernard Ngoepe’s investigation into alleged undue delays in the payments of refunds by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).