What does it mean by Enforcement Case?

By Evan Robinson · Updated 20 July 2015

Sarah said:
20 July 2015 at 17:03

What does it mean when you see on your SARS eFiling - Enforcement Case Number*****
What is mean by Enforcement Case?

My friend received the following, just interested to know what it means.

TaxTim Evan said:
20 July 2015 at 20:26

It generally means that SARS is auditing for previous years and may have imposed penalties for non-submission.

Sarah said:
20 July 2015 at 20:32

Thank you so much. Why would they do such a thing? What if all previous years were submitted but they were not audited? Why would they audit previous years?

TaxTim Evan said:
20 July 2015 at 20:32

SARS can open up old cases, the best thing to do is have your friend phone 0800 00 7277 and find out what the cause is.