Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by ufiling
SARS stands for the South African Revenue Service, which is responsible for collecting taxes in South Africa. The time it takes for SARS to process and pay a refund can vary depending on several factors.
Generally, SARS aims to process refunds within 21 business days from the date of submission of a complete and accurate tax return. However, this timeline is not guaranteed, and there can be delays due to various reasons, such as a high volume of refund claims, errors or discrepancies in the tax return, or additional verification required by SARS.
In some cases, if SARS needs more time to review the tax return or perform further investigations, the refund process may take longer. It’s also worth noting that during peak tax filing seasons or periods of increased workload for SARS, such as the end of the tax year, processing times may be extended.