What to do if I am audited by SARS after submitting my tax return?

What to do if I am audited by SARS after submitting my tax return?
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Johan Swart
Johan Swart - Head of Tax Services
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28 February 2022

Send your accurate supporting documents to SARS. If SARS owes you a refund, the refund will be delayed until they have completed the verification of your tax return.

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