South Africa's SARS uses WhatsApp to improve tax collection
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- •SARS began using WhatsApp in early March 2026 to communicate with taxpayers.
- •The agency is defending its debt collection strategy amid efforts to recover billions in unpaid taxes.
- •WhatsApp outreach is intended to make tax information and services more accessible to the public.
- •SARS aims to improve tax compliance by leveraging a popular messaging app to connect with taxpayers.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸SARS successfully increases taxpayer engagement through WhatsApp tax compliance improves and government revenue from outstanding taxes rises, benefiting public finances
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