SARS penalty? Don't panic.
SARS admin penalties. We can help.
Perfect Edge Accounting helps individual taxpayers across South Africa with SARS penalty remission requests and outstanding tax returns. Get clear advice on your options.
Yes, we can help.
Understand your penalty, address outstanding returns and explore whether a remission request is appropriate.
Years as tax practitioners
Personal taxpayer support
Individual tax return help
South African taxpayer focus
Help with SARS admin penalties
Penalty remission requests
We prepare a reasoned request for SARS to consider reducing or cancelling your admin penalty, with supporting evidence.
Objections & appeals
Remission declined? We review the decision and help with an objection or appeal where appropriate, subject to SARS rules and deadlines.
Outstanding tax returns
Missing returns can trigger recurring penalties. We identify and help submit your outstanding individual ITR12 returns.
Payment arrangements
Can't pay in one go? We help you apply for a deferred payment arrangement, subject to SARS approval.
SARS correspondence
Confusing letters or verification requests? We review the correspondence and help you respond to SARS.
Stay compliant
We help you keep track of filing obligations and submit annual returns to reduce the risk of future non-compliance penalties.
20+
years of tax practitioner experience
Your circumstances matter. A remission request needs clear reasons and supporting evidence.
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Admin Penalty is a Perfect Edge Accounting service, backed by more than 20 years' registered tax practitioner experience. We provide independent help to individual taxpayers; we are not SARS or affiliated with SARS. Remission and payment arrangements are subject to SARS's decision.
- ✔Registered tax practitioner
- ✔Case-by-case penalty review
- ✔Personal service – you deal with a real person
- ✔Online support across South Africa
Your next steps with SARS
- 1
Send us your SARS letter
Start with your penalty notice or statement of account. We may need further documents.
- 2
Free penalty check
We review your notice and discuss the options, including any outstanding returns.
- 3
Prepare your case
With your authorisation, we help file returns and submit an appropriate remission request.
- 4
Review SARS's decision
SARS decides the outcome. We explain its response and discuss any available next steps.
Questions taxpayers ask
What is a SARS administrative penalty?+
An administrative non-compliance penalty can arise when an individual fails to submit a required income tax return. It can recur while the non-compliance remains unresolved. Your SARS notice sets out the penalty charged.
Can my penalty be reduced or waived?+
You can request remission, but it is not automatic. SARS considers the applicable rules, your circumstances and supporting evidence. First incidents and exceptional circumstances may qualify. SARS makes the final decision; no reduction or cancellation is guaranteed.
I have years of returns outstanding. What should I do?+
Start by establishing which returns SARS requires. Outstanding returns generally need to be submitted before SARS considers remission, with limited exceptions. We can help review your position. Disputes have deadlines, so contact us promptly rather than assuming it is too late.
What if SARS refuses my remission request?+
A remission decision must be issued before you can object to it. We can review the reasons and discuss whether an objection or appeal is appropriate under the applicable dispute rules and deadlines.
Do I need to visit a SARS branch?+
Many matters can be handled through eFiling with your authorisation. SARS may still require additional documents, verification or a branch visit in some cases.
Read the official SARS guidance on administrative penalties and requests for remission.
Take the next step today.
Unresolved non-compliance can lead to recurring penalties. Send us your details for a free, no-obligation penalty check.