Six SARS Audit Tips For The Captured

NEWS | SIX SARS AUDIT TIPS FOR THE CAPTURED

Last week we were asked what Mr Edward Kieswetter’s first actions should be when he takes over the reins at SARS on 1 May. The answer for us was a no-brainer, crack down on those implicated in the State Capture Inquiry, starting with the beans spilled on Bosasa.

The Implications Of Giving Informal Legal Advice

NEWS | THE IMPLICATIONS OF GIVING INFORMAL LEGAL ADVICE

It is not uncommon that, on an informal basis, a legal practitioner would be asked for a view on a legal matter that a particular person is facing with at the time. This may happen in a social gathering or some or other informal setting where there is no formal relationship between the practitioner (qua […]

There Is A New Sheriff In Town

NEWS | A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN

Newly appointed tax commissioner Edward Kieswetter has hinted at the regime he plans on implementing at the embattled Receiver from 1 May 2019. In short, the “tax holiday is over”. The sheriff is ready to clean up the town.

Motivating "Surviving Employees With Benefits After Retrenchment

NEWS | MOTIVATING “SURVIVING” EMPLOYEES WITH BENEFITS AFTER RETRENCHMENT

They may experience feelings of powerlessness and, subconsciously, being betrayed by the organisation to which they offered their allegiance.

Zondo Commision Will Deliver For Kieswetter A Dream Start

NEWS | ZONDO COMMISSION WILL DELIVER FOR KIESWETTER A DREAM START

The President has entrusted Edward Kieswetter as the new Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service. Boasting a stately CV and with an impressive track record, the Commissioner certainly looks to be the right man for the job under normal circumstances. But these are extraordinary times and the increasing question being asked by compliant South […]

SARS Can Make You Pick Up The Tab Of Your Own Audit

NEWS | SARS CAN MAKE YOU PICK UP THE TAB OF YOUR OWN AUDIT

For those who have been subjected to a SARS audit, it may be hard to imagine a reality where this experience can be any more agonising. If this resonates with you, perhaps consider a world where SARS makes you pay for the resources it had to expend in putting you through this ordeal. The truth […]

Frivolous Disputes - Taxpayers Beware!

NEWS | FRIVOLOUS DISPUTES: TAXPAYERS BEWARE!

The Tax Court judgment in XYZ CC v C:SARS (ITC 13 868) (“XYZ case”) was recently delivered as a stern reminder to taxpayers who only follow the objection process as a method to purposely delay the payment of tax, where there appears to be no valid basis to do so. The unlucky result for the taxpayer […]

The World Cup - Not All Seats Are Cheap

NEWS | THE WORLD CUP – NOT ALL SEATS ARE CHEAP

Starting line up It is quite the spectacle. Whether it’s the Cricket, Rugby or Football World Cup, the buzz and excitement of a host of countries coming together to compete for what is the ultimate top honour in that sporting discipline, carries with it a frenzy of activity. Spectators come out in their droves to […]