18/06/2026
A recent case highlighted how a R3.8 million tax adjustment became a costly lesson for taxpayers — not because of fraud, but because of something many businesses underestimate:
https://iol.co.za/personal-finance/tax/2026-06-12-the-r38-million-tax-lesson-sars-will-not-let-you-move-yesterdays-mistake-into-todays-return/
SARS does not simply “move mistakes forward” or allow errors to be corrected in a different tax year. If a deduction, expense, or income entry is recorded in the wrong period, it can lead to:
• Disallowed claims
• Interest and penalties
• Lost deductions
• Lengthy disputes with SARS
For business owners, this is a critical reminder:
Tax compliance is not just about what you claim — it’s about when and how correctly you claim it.
At BRISCH Business Solutions, we help businesses stay ahead of these risks by ensuring:
✔ Accurate payroll & bookkeeping
✔ Correct tax-year alignment of expenses
✔ Full statutory compliance
✔ Reduced risk of SARS disputes and penalties
Because in tax, small admin errors today can become very expensive problems tomorrow.
Don’t leave room for interpretation — leave it to experts.