Sars is using AI to track down undeclared crypto profits

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Jashwin Baijoo, head of strategic engagement and compliance at Tax Consulting SA, explains how SA Revenue Services is using AI to zero in on undeclared tax profits, and how the system will only get better with time.
22 May English South Africa Tech News · Investing

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