SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter announced that the revenue service is intensifying its efforts to address tax evasion by international online retailers, resulting in fiscal losses exceeding R3 billion over the years.
This move follows growing backlash from local retailers and labour groups, who accuse Chinese platforms like Shein and Temu of exploiting tax loopholes to offer lower prices.Kieswetter explained that SARS is updating its tax rules and administrative processes to better collect taxes from these platforms and their users.
As of 1 July, new regulations taxed parcels from Shein and Temu at the same rate as local clothing retailers, which is 45% plus VAT.
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