SARS Compromise & SARS Debt Relief Services South Africa

Reduce, Settle or Manage Your SARS Tax Debt With Professional Assistance

If you owe money to the South African Revenue Service and are struggling to settle your outstanding tax debt, penalties, or interest, My Accountant provides professional SARS compromise, SARS debt management, and SARS debt reduction services to businesses and individuals throughout South Africa.

Expert Assistance with SARS Debt

Our experienced tax practitioners assist taxpayers with a full range of debt resolution options:

SARS compromise applications
Tax debt negotiations
SARS payment arrangements
Suspension of payment requests
Penalty remissions
Interest remissions
SARS debt restructuring
Objections and appeals
SARS compliance restoration
Tax debt management strategies

We help clients legally reduce tax exposure, negotiate sustainable repayment terms, and restore compliance with SARS.

Why Seek Help?

SARS debt can place severe financial pressure on businesses and individuals. Ignoring the problem only leads to higher interest and aggressive collection actions.

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What Is a SARS Compromise?

A SARS compromise is a legal process available under Sections 200 to 204 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA), allowing qualifying taxpayers to negotiate a reduced settlement amount with SARS for outstanding tax debt under specific circumstances.

The Benefits

A compromise application may allow taxpayers to:

  • Reduce the total amount payable to SARS
  • Settle debt over time
  • Avoid aggressive collection action
  • Improve cash flow
  • Restore compliance status
  • Prevent further legal enforcement action

The compromise process is typically considered where taxpayers cannot reasonably settle their full tax debt due to financial hardship or exceptional circumstances.

Legal Framework

Sections 200 - 204 of the Tax Administration Act

Interactive Tool

SARS Compromise Eligibility Calculator

Determine if you meet the preliminary financial criteria to apply for a SARS tax debt compromise.

Financial Details

Provide estimates for your outstanding tax debt and current financial position.

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Includes outstanding VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, penalties, and interest.

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Current value of property, vehicles, cash, and other assets.

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Outstanding balances on bonds, car finance, loans, creditors, etc.

Awaiting Calculations

Enter your outstanding debt, asset value, and liabilities to see your eligibility assessment instantly.

SARS Debt Reduction Services

Identifying lawful strategies to minimise outstanding liabilities and negotiate improved outcomes.

Reviewing SARS statements and balances
Identifying incorrect assessments
Reviewing penalties and interest charges
Identifying potential dispute opportunities
Negotiating settlement proposals
Preparing compromise submissions
Supporting repayment negotiations
Managing SARS correspondence
Advising on tax compliance risks

SARS Debt Management Services

A structured and proactive approach to resolving liabilities and preventing enforcement.

Risks of Ignoring Debt

Third-party appointments
Bank account attachments
Garnishee orders
Legal collection action
Tax clearance issues
Business cash flow disruption
Compliance penalties
Tax debt restructuring
SARS payment arrangements
Deferred payment requests
Compliance recovery plans
Tax return corrections
SARS statement reconciliations
VAT and PAYE debt management
Provisional tax management
Ongoing SARS liaison

Preparing Your SARS Compromise Application

Requires detailed financial analysis, legal motivation, and precise supporting documentation.

  • Financial disclosure preparation
  • Drafting legal compromise submissions
  • Tax debt analysis
  • Supporting affidavit preparation
  • SARS negotiations
  • Settlement proposal preparation
  • Compliance review
  • Tax administration support

We tailor every compromise application based on the taxpayer’s specific financial circumstances and SARS risk factors.

Compromise Eligibility

SARS May Consider If:

Taxpayer cannot realistically settle the full debt
Collection of the full debt is unlikely
Taxpayer is experiencing financial distress
Settlement provides better recovery outcome for SARS
Taxpayer wishes to regularise tax affairs

SARS May Reject If:

Taxpayer remains non-compliant
Financial disclosures are incomplete
SARS believes recovery remains possible
Fraud or intentional tax evasion is involved
Previous compromise recently granted

Our SARS Tax Debt Services Include

SARS Compromise Applications

Professional preparation and submission of compromise applications under the Tax Administration Act.

SARS Payment Arrangements

Negotiating structured repayment terms with SARS.

Suspension of Payment Requests

Assisting taxpayers in requesting temporary suspension of collection action during disputes or objections.

Penalty & Interest Remissions

Applying for the reduction or remission of penalties and interest where justified.

SARS Disputes & Objections

Reviewing assessments and lodging objections and appeals where appropriate.

SARS Compliance Restoration

Helping taxpayers become compliant with outstanding returns and submissions.

Why Choose My Accountant for SARS Debt Assistance?

Experienced SARS tax practitioners
Professional tax debt negotiation support
Knowledge of the Tax Administration Act
SARS compliance expertise
Assistance with large and complex SARS debt matters
Online service delivery across South Africa
Dedicated case management
Confidential handling of sensitive tax matters
Fixed-fee and structured pricing options
Trusted by businesses nationwide

Our professionals are associated with recognized organisations including the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA), and South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT).

Businesses & Individuals We Assist

Small businesses
Companies with PAYE or VAT debt
Directors with personal tax debt
Sole proprietors
Freelancers and consultants
NGOs and non-profit organisations
Individuals with outstanding SARS liabilities
Businesses facing cash flow challenges
Taxpayers under SARS collection pressure

SARS Debt Assistance Across South Africa

My Accountant provides online SARS compromise and tax debt management services to clients throughout South Africa.

JohannesburgRandburgSandtonMidrandPretoriaDurbanCape TownGauteng

Our online systems allow taxpayers nationwide to securely share documentation and receive professional tax assistance remotely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Speak to a SARS Debt Specialist

If you are struggling with SARS debt, tax penalties, or SARS collection pressure, My Accountant can assist you with practical and professional tax debt solutions.