SARS Expedited Debt Compromise: What You Need to Know
Too many small businesses are drowning in SARS debt. This session breaks down how to use the Expedited Debt Compromise process under Chapter 14 of the Tax Administration Act to help clients settle faster, pay less, and get SARS off their back legally.
2 CPD units October 16, 2025
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- The key features of SARS’s expedited compromise and how it differs from the normal process
- What documents are required and which ones waste your time
- A clear checklist to know when a taxpayer qualifies (and when they don’t)
- What alternatives exist if a compromise isn’t an option — and how to avoid the common traps
- How to turn this into a value-added (billable) service offering
Event breakdown
- Welcome and Context
- Why SARS is pushing debt compromises
- Impact on SMEs and accountants in practice
- Understanding the Expedited Compromise Process
- Chapter 14 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA) simplified
- Who qualifies and how it works
- Supporting Document Checklist
- What does SARS want (and what they ignore)
- Avoiding common errors and delays
- Alternative Solutions
- Deferral, write-off, and instalment options
- When not to use compromise
- Making This a Service Offering
- How to price it
- How to position it with clients
- Live Q&A: Bring Your Case Questions
Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Taxation
Description
If your clients are in trouble with SARS over a debt, the debt compromise process can offer a way out, but only if you know the rules. SARS recently introduced an Expedited Debt Compromise option to make it quicker and more accessible. But the process still requires precision, the right paperwork, and a good understanding of when SARS is likely to accept your proposal. This webinar gives you the full picture: practical examples, must-have documents, a qualification checklist, and key alternatives. Learn how to turn this pain point into a service your clients will pay for, and position yourself as their go-to tax rescue advisor.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Taxation.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser