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South Africa: Country-by-country CBC guide by SARS – creating confusion?

Look at the following Guide on CBC by 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 […]

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More than one way to skin a cat? High Court considers SARS’ power to issue reduced assessments

by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr  Introduction Under Section 93 of the Tax AdministrationTax 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

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The Tax Ombud’s Report is in and the results are few. Is the office of the Tax Ombud doing its job?

The Tax Ombud’s Report is in and the results are few. Is the office of the Tax Ombud doing its job? Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr South Africa October 19 2018 What is the Tax Ombud supposed to do? Following the lead of international best practices, the South African OTO is modelled on the Tax Ombud systems of

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Impact of China’s investment on the South African tax base

ENSafrica South Africa October 3 2018 The news that China has committed to invest approximately R200-billion in South Africa was greeted with much fanfare throughout the country. Approximately ZAR33-billion of this will constitute a loan to Eskom, which is particularly good news given the funding requirements of the entity. A loan will also be advanced to

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Tax returns: when does prescription commence to run?

Introduction Section 99 of the Tax Administration Act (28/2011) addresses the limitation periods for issuing assessments. More specifically, Section 99(1)(b) provides that, in the case of a self-assessment for which a return is required, the South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement

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Transfer pricing disputes to threaten big companies’ profit growth

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

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S.Africa: When does tax avoidance apply

By ENSAfrica Groups of companies often wish to restructure or rationalise their operations. This generally involves a transfer of companies and/or assets between various entities. There are many commercial drivers for such transactions. There are also a variety of ways in which the group can achieve its commercial goals. Depending on how the transactions are

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Zimbabwe slaps ‘catastrophic’ tax on electronic transactions

Zimbabwe slaps ‘catastrophic’ tax on electronic transactions Zimbabwe’s newly appointed Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced a 2 cents per dollar tax on electronic transactions as the country moves to widen its tax base. “I hereby review the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax from 5 cents per transaction to 2 cents per dollar

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Africa: Internet taxes

The growth in online media platforms has caught a number of African countries off guard. Some, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, have taken steps to control online activity – the playground for the shadow economy. The approaches have ranged from introducing new taxes to passing new restrictive laws and internet taxes. George Ogola warns

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