I was reading the vote on News24 and saw this..... Can SARS really just access your bank account and withdraw money?
No Mike To my best knowledge of current banking laws , they cannot access your account unless you set up an open debit order with them as a recipient ... they can currently use ones banking details to deposit refunds .. It would be illegal for them to just have carte blanche access ..
eg I have a debit order agreement for my municipal rates and tax account with a top limit of R 300 PM ... any difference I have to top up , or elect if rates increase to increase their allowance ...
I pay my tax shortfall by internet banking ...
If the reciever has an issue with someone owing and fines to be paid they have to follow due legal process .. ie if they steadfastly refuse to pay , take them to court to get a court order or a garnishee order or as final resort attach property .. but that only occurs after due legal process has been followed ...