Vinpro, the South African Liquor Brand Owners Association (Salba) and the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) on behalf of the liquor industry, formally requested the SA Revenue Service (SARS) to consider dispensation on the payment of excise duties of at least 90 days, in addition to the current days payable. This dispensation was requested to relieve financial pressure on cash-flow due to a lack of revenue in the local market during the lockdown period. Payment due in May 2020 and June 2020 will be deferred by 90 days for excise compliant businesses to more closely align tax payments through the duty-at-source system (excise duties are imposed at the point of production) with retail sales.
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