Strong Statements And Tenure Extension – Sars Commissioner Continues War On Non-Compliance
Tax Consulting South Africa
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In the ever-evolving tax landscape and public domain, one name strikes fear into the heart of non-compliant taxpayers, and confidence for the law-abiding residents of South Africa: Commissioner Edward Kieswetter!
On 27 February 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa made a significant announcement that is likely to shape the trajectory of SARS – the unprecedented 2-year tenure extension of Commissioner Kieswetter. Call it what you may, but it is no happy coincidence that on the same day, the Commissioner confirmed SARS has instituted legal proceedings against Sasfin Bank.
A strong statement to financial and governmental institutions – in the war on non-compliance, Kieswetter takes no prisoners!
GENERAL KIESWETTER LEADS THE CHARGE
For SARS, Kieswetter has been the saving grace, a knight in shining armour, coming in to clear the battlefield littered with victims of Tom Moyane’s reign over SARS. Kieswetter commenced his tenure with SARS in 2019, initially slated for a five-year term which began on 1 May 2019. Over the years, the Presidency has demonstrated consistent confidence in Kieswetter’s abilities to restore SARS’ reputation, a belief that hindsight has proven to be accurate.
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Over the course of his tenure at SARS, Kieswetter has proven to be the General at the forefront of battle, be it against illicit trade, tax collections, or embodying SARS’ strategic objectives. His active involvement and hands-on approach have not only strengthened SARS’ revenue collection capabilities but also bolstered its reputation as one of the most formidable and well-recognized tax institutions in the world.
SARS’ WAR ON NON-COMPLIANCE
When it comes to SARS’ war on non-compliance, no punches have been pulled, and strategic initiatives such as the creation of the High-Wealth Individual Unit and outsourcing of debt collections to bolster SARS’ reach and capacity have been the bane of existence for non-compliant taxpayers. Despite his many achievements, Kieswetter was initially content to contemplate his retirement as his term was approaching an end on 30 April 2024.
His readiness to step down, however... Read more.