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SARS VAT audits and verification requests can derail an NPO fast if  VAT records, supporting documents, and reconciliations aren’t audit‑ready. Beyond compliance risk, these issues directly affect VAT refunds and cash flow, often at critical points in the funding cycle. This practical session walks you through what SARS typically asks for, how the audit and verification process works, and how to respond confidently — reducing delays, penalties, admin stress, and unnecessary cash‑flow disruption.

Topics

• VAT risks to the NPO sector
• VAT201 return completion basics
• Understanding SARS VAT verification and audit requests
• SARS process and timelines: what to expect
• Supporting documents SARS typically requests and how to file them
• VAT217 assessments: what they mean and how to respond
• VAT statement (VATSA) review and common red flags
• VAT refund delays: causes and practical fixes
• How to reduce VAT audit risk going forward
• How VAT issues affect funders, reporting, and audits