The 2019 edition of the tax policy publication Revenue Statistics in Africa https://www.oecd.org/tax/tax-policy/revenue-statistics-in-africa-2617653x.htm will be launched on Tuesday, 19 November, during the African Union’s 13th Session of the Committee of Director Generals of National Statistics Offices. The report provides an overview of the main taxation trends from 1990 to 2017 in 26 African economies. This […]
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The Inland RevenueTax authorities are fundamental institutions within government frameworks, overseeing tax assessmentA tax assessment is a formal determination made by a tax authority to calculate the amount of tax an individual or entity owes. It is a comprehensive evaluation based on financial records, declared income, expenses, deductions, and any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax assessments may arise from routine self-assessments by taxpayers, or they may be conducted by revenue authorities... More, collection, and administration. Their operations ensure that tax lawsTax laws form the backbone of any nation’s revenue system, setting the rules that govern how individuals and corporations contribute financially to support government functions. These laws define the types of taxes, the applicable rates, and the regulations regarding payment and compliance. They also outline the rights and obligations of taxpayers, ensuring a balanced and fair approach to funding public... More are enforced and public funds are collected efficiently. This article delves into tax authorities’ purpose, responsibilities, and structure, offering insights into their essential role in supporting government functions and economic stability. What is
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Follow the curriculum – Reading: For a useful comparative tool on TP country-by-country, look at: https://www.lexology.com/navigator# and select the topic “transfer pricing” PWC International TP 2015-16 Kenya, page 641 Turkey, page 993 General ongoing reading as the courses advance, reading about 10 pages a week to gain an overview understanding: An Overview of Transfer PricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxation that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). In the context of tax regulations, it governs how prices for goods, services, or intangibles (such as intellectual property) are set when these items are exchanged between different branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates of... More by IBFD
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Live tutorial materials: Follow the curriculum – Reading: For a useful comparative tool on TP country-by-country, look at: https://www.lexology.com/navigator# and select the topic “transfer pricing” Victor Thuronyi Comparative Tax Law – this is a GREAT general book on International Tax as the legal framework applicable to TP, especially: 1.3 Legal Families, page 31 4.1 Tax LawTax laws form the
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General background summary reading for a FULL overview of TP, in this order, which should be your ongoing reading during this course: 6 Chapter Transfer PricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxation that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). In the context of tax regulations, it governs how prices for goods, services, or intangibles (such as intellectual property) are set when these items are exchanged between different branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates of... More B Arnold International Tax Primer 3rd ed An Overview of Transfer PricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international taxation that defines the pricing methods and rules applied to transactions between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). In the context of tax regulations, it governs how prices for goods, services, or intangibles (such as intellectual property) are set when these items are exchanged between different branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates of... More by IBFD PWC International TP 2015-16 up to page 182 Follow the curriculum – Reading for the lecture: OECDThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprising 38 member countries, established to foster economic growth, trade, and development on a global scale. Founded in 1961, the OECD provides a forum for governments to collaborate, share policy experiences, and develop solutions to common economic challenges. The OECD's core mission is to promote policies that improve... More
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In May 2019, the OECDThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprising 38 member countries, established to foster economic growth, trade, and development on a global scale. Founded in 1961, the OECD provides a forum for governments to collaborate, share policy experiences, and develop solutions to common economic challenges. The OECD's core mission is to promote policies that improve... More (OECDThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprising 38 member countries, established to foster economic growth, trade, and development on a global scale. Founded in 1961, the OECD provides a forum for governments to collaborate, share policy experiences, and develop solutions to common economic challenges. The OECD's core mission is to promote policies that improve... More) is an international organisation comprising 38 member countries, established to foster economic growth, trade, and development on a global scale. Founded in 1961, the OECD provides a forum for governments to collaborate, share policy experiences, and develop solutions to common economic challenges. The OECD’s
Please see the following document as background reading: http://www.oecd.org/tax/beps/country-by-country-reporting-handbook-on-effective-tax-risk-assessment.pdf
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TP Judgments in Africa The first Ghana TP case – TP Ghana JUDGMENT IN TAX APPEAL CASE BETWEEN BIERSDORF GH LTD AND THE COMM GENERA… The first RSA TP case – Crookes Brothers Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently... More [2018] ZAGPHC 311 (judgment delivered 8 May 2018) This is a summary of the above case – Crookes Bros case
Public Protector v South African Reserve Bank (CCT107/18) [2019] ZACC 29; 2019 (9) BCLR 1113 (CC) (22 July 2019) The issues were whether: (a) the test of gross negligence or bad faith was relied on; (b) the legal requirements for awarding personal costs against a representative litigant were met; (c) correct legal principles for awarding costs
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South Africa Report from our correspondent Lutando Mvovo, South Africa Foreign Employment Income Exemption; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Issue 2)On 22 October 2019, the South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently... More (SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently... More) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax lawsTax laws form the backbone of any nation’s revenue system, setting the rules that govern how individuals and corporations contribute financially to support government functions. These laws define the types of taxes, the applicable rates, and the regulations regarding payment and compliance. They also outline the rights and obligations of taxpayers, ensuring a balanced and fair approach to funding public... More in South Africa. It plays a crucial role
