{"id":1322,"date":"2024-02-02T12:21:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T10:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2026-05-14T08:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:11:49","slug":"understanding-sars-administrative-penalties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/af\/understanding-sars-administrative-penalties\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding SARS Administrative Penalties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Navigating the world of administrative penalties might seem like a daunting task, especially if you don&#8217;t have a financial background. In this blog post, we break down the basics, offering clarity on what administrative penalties are, why they matter, and how to manage them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>What is an Administrative Penalty?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">An administrative penalty, often referred to as an &#8220;admin penalty,&#8221; is essentially a fine imposed by SARS under section 210 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA). This act outlines specific situations of non-compliance that can lead to fixed amount penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>When would you incur an Admin Penalty?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><em><strong>For Individuals (Personal Income Tax):<\/strong><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Starting December 1, 2022, if you haven&#8217;t submitted your income tax returns from 2007 onwards and you have outstanding returns, you may face penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><em><strong>For Companies (Corporate Income Tax):<\/strong><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Companies can incur penalties if they fail to submit income tax returns as required by the Income Tax Act. This applies to years ending in 2009 and subsequent years, following a final demand from SARS and a failure to submit the return within 21 business days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the admin penalty, it&#8217;s advisable to submit outstanding returns promptly to prevent further penalties. The penalty can recur monthly for a maximum of 35 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">If you have any outstanding or un-filed tax returns from prior years, chances are high that SARS will have charged you administrative penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">You may have recently received an email or SMS from SARS informing you of a Penalty Statement of Account having been issued to you. It will look something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1323 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"SARS Administrative Penalties\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-473x1024.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-768x1662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-710x1536.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713-600x1299.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7713.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">We strongly suggest you check this out on E-filing and if there is a fee then you need to rectify the situation ASAP. Simply login to your E-filing account and click on SARS Correspondence. If you received an email\/sms then there should be a letter there with the description \u201cIncome Tax Penalty Statement of Account\u201d. Click on that to see if you have any admin penalties due.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">If you did not receive an sms\/email or you don\u2019t find your Penalty Statement of Account under SARS Correspondence, check for a tab labelled \u201cRequest Admin Penalty SOA\u201d and then you can select each year to see if you have any penalties due.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>Understanding the Penalty<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">The penalty for non-compliance is a fixed amount based on your taxable income, ranging from R250 to R16,000 per month. These penalties will be incurred each month, up to a maximum of 35 months with each month having a unique transaction number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">You need to get on this quite soon because SARS will continue to issue you with monthly administrative penalties until you submit the outstanding tax return. This cost will add up very quickly so the sooner you can submit your returns the better. These admin penalties will be deducted from any refunds due.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">The correct payment details are on the Penalty Statement of Account.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><em><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/em> <em>Make sure you use the correct payment reference number or SARS will not be able to allocate your payment to your account.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>What if you don&#8217;t agree with the Penalty?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">If you disagree with the penalty and you have a valid reason for not submitting a tax return such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; Serious illness<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; Sequestration<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; Liquidation<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; Death<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; Not being liable to file a tax return (e.g you earn less than the tax threshold)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; SARS error (e.g system error which prevented you from submitting your tax return)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Then you can submit a Request for Remission (RFR).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">But first, you need to submit your outstanding returns. THEN you can file a dispute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">The Dispute button is at the top of your Statement of Account. Filing a dispute involves providing reasons for the non-compliance. Make sure you give as much detail as possible as SARS is extremely strict and won\u2019t grant leniency unless your case is well justified. If the RFR is disallowed or only partially allowed, you can proceed to object to SARS&#8217; decision and even appeal if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-1024x404.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-768x303.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-1536x606.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-18x7.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00-600x237.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-12.10.00.jpg 1958w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>How to request an RFR (Request for Remission)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">You can request an RFR via E-filing or at a SARS branch (remember to make an appointment). The actual submission of the RFR can also be done through E-filing or at a SARS branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>How to pay your Admin Penalty:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Payment can be made through various channels. You can pay via E-filing, at a bank or via EFT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">If you can&#8217;t make a full &#8216;once off&#8217; payment, you can explore deferred arrangements with SARS. You can contact SARS on <a href=\"mailto:contactus@sars.gov.za\">contactus@sars.gov.za<\/a>. You will need to be open and honest about your financial situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><em><strong>Remember:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; SARS may still decline your request<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; Interest will accrue on your unpaid balance<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">&#8211; If SARS does allow you a payment arrangement and you still fail to make payment, then the arrangement will fall away and you will have to pay the full amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">You can contact SARS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/individuals\/what-if-i-do-not-agree\/query-my-debt\/\">here<\/a> for debt queries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\"><strong>What Happens if you don&#8217;t pay?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">If the admin penalty isn&#8217;t paid, SARS may appoint an agent (such as your employer) to collect the money on its behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Understanding and navigating administrative penalties doesn&#8217;t have to be overwhelming. By staying informed and taking proactive steps, you can manage these situations effectively. If you have any questions or concerns, don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiaconsulting.co.za\/af\/contact-us\/\">reach out to us<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10px; font-family: 'Calibri light';\">Content created by <a href=\"https:\/\/brandnarrative.co.za\/\">Brand Narrative<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Navigating the world of administrative penalties might seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't have a financial background.","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-small-business-advice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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