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Professional tax advice vital in mitigation of penalties and interest DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Andrew Lewis South Africa December 5 2014 Judgment was handed down in the Tax Court on 18 November 2014 in the case of Z v The Commissioner for for 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 authorityTax authorities are fundamental institutions within government frameworks, overseeing tax assessment, collection, and administration. Their operations ensure that tax laws 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 a Tax Authority? A tax authority is... More

Here are the copies of the following Bills introduced in Parliament:- 1.    Taxation 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.

Preservation orders DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Heinrich Louw South Africa October 17 2014 Here is the actual judgment: SA Tax Cases Tradex Pty Ltd 9 September 2014 Judgment was recently handed down in the High Court (Western Cape Division) in the matter of Commissioner for 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 (SARS) is the

In a DeRebus October 2014 article the author Alan Lewis concludes: “In my opinion, neither the provisions of the Tax Administration Act, 2011 nor the new tax court rules, authorise SARS to deliver an assessment to a taxpayer by posting it on the taxpayer’s eFiling page on SARS’ electronic filing service.” Here is the full