compromise

With times as tough as they are right now, several clients have had to approach SARS to see if they can get their tax liability reduced.
Whether it is Income Tax, VAT or PAYE that is owing, SARS will look at the taxpayer’s ability (or not) to pay, and will come to whatever arrangement gives SARS the best achievable result. In other words, they would rather have half a loaf than no bread at all.