The South African Revenue Service (SARS) reports a significant increase in the number of taxpayers who filed their annual Income Tax Returns for the 2024 tax year. The filing season, which ended on January 20, 2025, saw a notable rise in compliance, particularly among non-provisional taxpayers. SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter expressed gratitude for the increased filings but emphasized the ongoing need to improve voluntary compliance through technology and user-friendly platforms.
'The number of non-provisional taxpayers who filed their Income Tax Returns and those automatically assessed stands at 6 797 055.'The South African Revenue Service has noted an increase in the number of taxpayers who filed for their annual Income Tax Returns for the 2024 tax year.
“While Sars is pleased with the general increase in compliance, it is too early to declare victory. In this regard, Sars will continue to employ the latest technology, artificial intelligence, and data science to foster voluntary compliance by ensuring that transacting with the organisation is an effortless and seamless experience that will lessen the compliance burden.”543 252 provisional taxpayers filed their annual Income Tax Returns for the 2024 tax year, which is a 4.
“Moreover, there were 80 132 Trusts returned from earlier years, resulting in an overall total of 164 266 Trusts. Sars added that the increase in taxpayers filing returns is encouraging. However, there is still a long way to go to ensure acceptable compliance levels for these taxpayers.
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