Remission of #Fines & Penalties
Get your tax penalties waived. SARS penalties can be aggressive, but they are not always final. If you have been hit with penalties, you have the right to request a remission.
Our Penalty Resolution Service
Assessment of penalty type (Admin vs Understatement)
Review of "Bona Fide" errors or extenuating circumstances
Drafting of Request for Remission (RFR)
Compilation of supporting documentation
Follow-up with SARS Debt Management
Advisory on preventing future penalties
Understanding SARS Penalties
Administrative Non-Compliance Penalties
These are fixed-amount penalties for failing to perform a duty, such as:
- Failure to submit a return on time.
- Failure to register when required.
- Failure to notify SARS of change of address.
Understatement Penalties (USP)
These are percentage-based penalties (up to 200%) for:
- Omitting income from a return.
- Claiming incorrect deductions.
- Making a false statement to SARS.
The RFR Process
1. Identify the penalty on the assessment.
2. Lodge a "Request for Remission" (RFR) via eFiling.
3. Provide a detailed motivation explaining why the penalty should be waived.