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Lexis Nexis
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Two cases exhibit the extent of SARS’ powers, albeit from opposing perspectives. The first demonstrates the big role SARS can play in both recovering the proceeds of state capture and in bringing the looters to book, while the second shows how devastating SARS’ powers can be when not exercised within the legislative framework. -
Purveyors South Africa Mine Services (Pty) Ltd v CSARS: Import VAT- does mere knowledge of a default by SARS render a subsequent voluntary disclosure programme application under section 227(a) of the Tax Administration Act involuntary? Legislative compliance and timing are vital. -
Many taxpayers will breathe a sigh of relief following Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni’s, 2020 Budget Speech. Many pundits predicted that the Minister’s hands were tied and he would have no choice but to increase the VAT rate or at least tax rates across the board. Instead, the Minister afforded some relief to taxpayers with an above-inflation increase in the personal income tax brackets and rebates. -
Taxpayers needing to work from home have been asking whether they may claim a deduction from their taxes for expenses they incur in doing so. The good news for some is that it is possible to claim a deduction where one meets the criteria for this; however, the permutations in the context of employees are quite limiting and dependent on careful consideration and planning. -
The spirited Budget Speech given by Minister Tito Mboweni this Wednesday may have given many taxpayers a sense of cold comfort in otherwise tumultuous economic conditions in South Africa. However, aside from the quips about pot plants and there being no VAT increase, the proposals made are simply not enough for taxpayers anymore.