SARS exceeds targets as it collects R2.15 trillion gross tax revenue.

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GUEST – Edward Kieswetter – SARS Commissioner

SARS collected a record R2.155 trillion in tax revenue and paid out refunds of R414 billion to taxpayers, the highest ever quantum in refunds compared to R381 billion in the prior year,
SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter joins us.
2 Apr 2024 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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