- SARS has announced a series of free tax workshops across various provinces in South Africa, taking place between April and June 2023, to educate and support taxpayers in managing their tax obligations.
- Mobile Tax Units will be deployed to various regions throughout the coming weeks, providing essential services such as tax registrations, income tax returns, and other tax-related assistance.
- Taxpayers are encouraged to attend these workshops and utilize the Mobile Tax Units for valuable knowledge and support, with schedules regularly updated on the SARS website.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a series of free tax workshops and mobile tax unit schedules across various provinces in the country. These workshops, taking place between April and June 2023, are designed to educate and support taxpayers in managing their tax obligations.
In the Free State, tax workshops are planned in Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Kroonstad, and Welkom, taking place from May to June 2023. Gauteng North will host events at Ashlea Gardens and Pretoria CBD, while KwaZulu-Natal’s Durban CBD will also be hosting workshops from April to June 2023. Limpopo and Mpumalanga have scheduled workshops in April 2023, with locations in Emalahleni, Nelspruit, and Standerton.
The Northern Cape will see workshops in Kimberly from April to May 2023 and Upington from May to June 2023. The North West province has scheduled workshops in April, May, and June 2023.
In addition to the tax workshops, SARS will deploy Mobile Tax Units to various regions throughout the coming weeks. The Free State and Northern Cape will have pop-up venues for March 2023, with additional services in Limpopo in March and April 2023. Mpumalanga will offer Mobile Tax Unit services in Secunda, eMkhondo, Ermelo, Groblersdal, Siyabuswa, Middleburg, Bushbuckridge, and Elukwatini during April 2023. Pop-up service channels will be available at Ilanga Mall and Highveld Mall from April to June 2023. Lastly, Western Cape will have Mobile Tax Unit services in April 2023.
The Mobile Tax Units provide essential services, such as tax registrations, income tax returns, and other tax-related assistance. To find out more about the services offered and the documents needed, taxpayers can visit the SARS website for detailed information.
SARS encourages taxpayers to attend these free workshops and utilize the Mobile Tax Units to gain valuable knowledge and assistance in managing their tax affairs. The schedule will be updated regularly, so be sure to check the SARS website for the latest information on workshop and Mobile Tax Unit locations.
Table 1: Tax Workshop Schedule by Province and City (April to June 2023)
| Province | City | Month(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Free State | Bethlehem | May to June |
| Free State | Bloemfontein | April to June |
| Free State | Kroonstad | May |
| Free State | Welkom | May to June |
| Gauteng North | Ashlea Gardens | April to June |
| Gauteng North | Pretoria CBD | April to June |
| KwaZulu-Natal | Durban CBD | April to June |
| Limpopo | (Various) | April |
| Mpumalanga | Emalahleni | April |
| Mpumalanga | Nelspruit | April |
| Mpumalanga | Standerton | April |
| Northern Cape | Kimberly | April to May |
| Northern Cape | Upington | May to June |
| North West | (Various) | April to June |
Table 2: Mobile Tax Unit Schedule by Province and Location (March to June 2023)
| Province | Location(s) | Month(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Free State and Northern Cape | Pop-up venues | March |
| Limpopo | (Various) | March, April |
| Mpumalanga | Secunda, eMkhondo, Ermelo | April |
| Mpumalanga | Groblersdal, Siyabuswa, Middleburg | April |
| Mpumalanga | Bushbuckridge, Elukwatini | April |
| Mpumalanga | Ilanga Mall (Pop-up service channel) | April |
| Mpumalanga | Highveld Mall (Pop-up service channel) | April to June |
| Western Cape | (Various) | April |
