R35bn withdrawn as SARS reports unprecedented two-pot system activity
Some 20% of applications for tax directives were rejected.
Some 20% of applications for tax directives were rejected.
In September, Sanlam received more than 83 000 withdrawal claims, with most coming from members aged 35 to 44, many of whom had a replacement ratio below 50%.
SARS has processed more than 1.2 million tax directives for savings component withdrawals, paying out R21.4 billion to fund members.
The introduction of the two-pot retirement system has triggered a wave of withdrawal applications, prompting concerns over tax liabilities and the need for improved financial education.
A request for a tax directive will be declined if a member is not a registered taxpayer or has outstanding returns.
Retirement fund members must ensure their fund has their correct details and they are registered as a taxpayer with SARS.