26/07/2025
🚨 Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Delayed – And How Ulwati Can Help
🎉 It’s that time of year again… Tax Season is OPEN!
But while many taxpayers expect quick refunds, delays can and do happen — and often for reasons that are avoidable with the right guidance.
According to SARS, the following are the most common reasons your tax refund may be delayed, even after submission:
❗ Common Causes of Refund Delays
🔍 Verification of Banking Details
If SARS flags your banking details for verification, the process can take up to 21 business days from the date all required documents are received. Once validated, the refund should be paid within 72 hours.
🧾 Return Selected for Verification
When your tax return is selected for verification, SARS may take up to 21 business days after all documents have been received to process the refund.
📆 Multiple Tax Years Under Review
Submitting multiple years at once? If these are selected for verification, SARS may need up to 90 business days to complete processing.
🕵️♂️ Audit Selection
If your return is selected for an audit, the review may take up to 90 business days after all required documents are submitted, unless SARS notifies you of other timelines.
📤 Outstanding Tax Returns
Refunds will be withheld until all outstanding returns are submitted — even if you’re due a refund for the current year.
🏦 Incorrect or Outdated Banking Details
Your refund cannot be paid if your bank account details with SARS are incorrect or need revalidation.
💰 Outstanding Tax Debt
If you owe SARS money, any refund amount may be automatically offset against your outstanding balance before the remainder is paid out.
💼 How Ulwati Business Solutions Can Help
At Ulwati Business Solutions, we don’t just submit your return — we manage the entire process to ensure your refund isn’t delayed.
We help you:
✔️ Ensure your banking details are correct and verified
✔️ Upload all required supporting documents properly
✔️ Check for outstanding returns or tax debt
✔️ Track and follow up on verifications and audits
✔️ Resolve issues directly with SARS so you don’t have to
✅ Fast. Simple. Done Right the First Time.
Why wait weeks (or months) when you can have peace of mind today?
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📱 Call/WhatsApp: +27 68 314 5007
