The following is the News flash 2023/26 published by the PAGSA on August 17, 2023 regarding the SARS Notice: PAYE incorrect Admin Penalties.

SARS NOTICE: PAYE INCORRECT ADMIN PENALTIES

SARS has issued a notice indicating that several admin penalties were incorrectly issued in respect of PAYE and that this has now been corrected.

The SARS notice are included below.

SARS NOTICE

Dear Valued Stakeholders

Please be aware that SARS recently issued several admin penalties incorrectly in respect of PAYE.

This has already been corrected and the correction is reflected on the Statement of Account.

A formal cancellation notice will be issued in due course.

SARS apologises for the impact of this incorrect penalty being imposed.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE