The true toll of tax season

Published 10 hours ago• 1 minute read

13 July 2025 - 00:00 By Luncedo Mtwentwe

As South Africa’s 2025 tax season gets under way, attention will turn to compliance deadlines and the collection targets of the South African Revenue Service (Sars). However, beneath the surface lies a deeper, more pressing issue affecting the small businesses that power our economy...

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