Tax ombud investigates ‘undue delays’ in tax refunds
A provisional report has now been produced, a copy of which was given to SARS
FOLLOWING numerous complaints by taxpayers not receiving their refunds for last year’s tax season, the tax ombudsman has prepared a provisional report following his investigation into the matter.
This follows hot on the heels of SARS warning taxpayers they will have to wait longer for their refunds this tax season.
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Judge Bernard Ngoepe investigated alleged undue delays in the payments of refunds by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
A provisional report has now been produced, a copy of which was given to SARS on July 3 for comment, the office of the ombud said in a statement issued on Thursday.
“We expect to receive SARS’s comments within three weeks, after which we would work towards producing a final report.”
Details of the report have not been released.
