A taxpayer has been battling since February to update his banking details. After having 5 virtual meetings since July, he finally got a letter on the 23 October 2020, stating that the banking details verification is done and banking details are valid. He


Author: Cecile Bothe

Important:

This answer is based on tax law year ending 28 February 2021.

Answer:

Although it appears to be unfair, it is understood that a bank detail verification and a special stopper is triggered by different indicators. In the instance of a bank stopper it is required that the bank detail as well as the assessment verification supporting documents have to be submitted. It is important to request the SARS agent during the interview to lift the bank stopper.

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