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How SARS Made Hitmen, Drug Dealers, and Tax Dodgers Pay Their Dues

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the country's tax collection agency. It is responsible for collecting taxes from individuals and businesses and enforcing tax laws. In recent years, SARS has come under fire for its aggressive tactics in collecting taxes from suspected tax evaders. These tactics have included freezing bank accounts, seizing property, and even arresting and jailing individuals.

Death and Taxes: How SARS made hitmen, drug dealers and tax dodgers pay their dues

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While SARS's aggressive approach has been criticized by some, it has also been credited with recovering billions of dollars in unpaid taxes. In fact, SARS has been so successful in its efforts that it has even managed to collect taxes from some of South Africa's most notorious criminals, including hitmen, drug dealers, and tax dodgers.

Hitmen

Hitmen are paid to kill people. They are typically criminals who have no qualms about taking a life. In the past, hitmen have been able to operate with relative impunity in South Africa. However, SARS has recently begun to target hitmen for tax evasion.

In 2017, SARS froze the bank accounts of several suspected hitmen. The agency also seized their property and arrested them. The hitmen were charged with tax evasion and money laundering.

The arrest of the hitmen was a major victory for SARS. It sent a clear message that no one is above the law, not even criminals.

Drug Dealers

Drug dealers are another group of criminals who have been targeted by SARS. Drug dealing is a lucrative business, and drug dealers often make a lot of money. However, they also often fail to pay their taxes.

SARS has been cracking down on drug dealers in recent years. The agency has frozen the bank accounts of several suspected drug dealers and seized their property. In some cases, SARS has even arrested and jailed drug dealers for tax evasion.

The crackdown on drug dealers has been a major success for SARS. It has sent a clear message that drug dealing will not be tolerated in South Africa.

Tax Dodgers

Tax dodgers are individuals or businesses who intentionally avoid paying their taxes. Tax dodging is a serious crime, and it can cost the government billions of dollars in lost revenue.

SARS has been cracking down on tax dodgers in recent years. The agency has audited several high-profile individuals and businesses and has imposed heavy fines on those who have been found guilty of tax evasion.

The crackdown on tax dodgers has been a major success for SARS. It has sent a clear message that tax evasion will not be tolerated in South Africa.

SARS has been very successful in collecting taxes from suspected tax evaders. The agency has frozen bank accounts, seized property, and even arrested and jailed individuals. SARS's aggressive approach has been criticized by some, but it has also been credited with recovering billions of dollars in unpaid taxes.

SARS's success in collecting taxes from criminals is a major victory for the South African government. It sends a clear message that no one is above the law, not even criminals.

Death and Taxes: How SARS made hitmen, drug dealers and tax dodgers pay their dues

by Rivera Sun

4.5 out of 5