Integritax

Orange being the new black should in no way mean you committing a criminal offence. Join us as we unpack the do's and don'ts should you wish to avoid criminal sanctions as a tax practitioner.

Secure your seat https://my.saica.co.za/event-and-seminar/event-details/?id=18b3fd30-8039-f111-88b5-7ced8d76ef54

Taxpayers are warned of the latest scam where fraudsters (either via SMS or email) make claims that amounts are owed to SARS. These communications are often titled ‘Settlement notification’ or ‘Final demand’, with requests that a link is clicked to facilitate payment. Should you wish to verify whether any amounts are indeed due to SARS, it is advisable that you verify via e-Filing as opposed to clicking any links. Follow this link for an example of this scam.
https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Docs/Scams/SARS-SCAM-394-Tax-Settlement-Notification-13-May-2026.pdf

Avoid the chill as winter announces its arrival earlier than usual and snuggle up with the May edition of the Integritax journal. This edition includes a firm favourite (SARS updates), which includes content on the new trust tax administrative non-compliance penalty, updates to SARS’ tax directive interface, and public benefit organisation status withdrawals.

The full journal is available from https://magazine.accountancysa.org.za/asa-may-2026/page-66

Africa unite....IMF and the OTO hosting the Nigerian Tax Ombud (which is newly established and came into operation in Jan 2026) as part of a knowledge sharing initiative.

As would be expected, SAICA was present to share our insights and welcome the new ombud into their role.