SARS Debt Help, Audits & Disputes
Behind with SARS, facing an audit or disagreeing with an assessment? We deal with SARS for you and work towards the best realistic outcome.
How we help
Tax debt grows quickly through penalties and interest, and SARS has strong collection powers, including instructing your bank or employer to pay it directly. The earlier you act, the more options you have. We get your returns up to date, assess what you really owe, and negotiate with SARS on your behalf.
What's included
- Bringing outstanding returns up to date
- Payment arrangement applications
- Requests to remit penalties where you qualify
- Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) applications
- SARS audits and verifications
- Objections and appeals against assessments
- Tax compliance status (TCS) restoration
Four clearsteps
One dedicated contact from first conversation to final submission.
Assess
We draw your SARS statement of account and review returns, penalties and interest in confidence.
Correct
We submit outstanding or corrected returns, which SARS normally requires before negotiating.
Negotiate
We apply for a payment arrangement, penalty remission or VDP relief, as appropriate.
Resolve
We manage correspondence with SARS until the matter is closed and your compliance is restored.
Worth knowingbefore you start
Figures and dates as at October 2026. Always confirm current rules with us or on sars.gov.za.
Related insightOwe SARS? Your options for managing tax debtRead the articleAt a glance
- Collection powersSARS can instruct banks or employers to pay
- Best first stepFile all outstanding returns
- VDPMust be applied for before SARS starts an audit
- DisputesObjection, then appeal
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Frequently askedquestions
Can SARS take money from my bank account?
Yes. SARS can appoint a third party, such as your bank or employer, to pay outstanding tax directly, usually after sending a final demand. Acting before this stage gives you far more options.
Can SARS penalties be reduced?
Some penalties can be remitted, for example for a first incidence of non-compliance or where there were reasonable grounds for the delay. We assess whether you qualify and submit the request.
What is the Voluntary Disclosure Programme?
VDP lets you come forward to regularise past non-compliance in exchange for relief from understatement penalties and criminal prosecution. It must be applied for before SARS notifies you of an audit or investigation on the matter.
I disagree with my assessment. What can I do?
You can lodge an objection within the prescribed time, and if it's disallowed, an appeal. A well-prepared objection with the right supporting documents gives you the best chance of success.
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