Many South Africans who had to start working from home due to the national coronavirus lockdown imposed on businesses will not yet be able to claim “home office expenses”.
Following SARS’ media statement on 5 May 2020, it is clear that revenue collection is under immense pressure with an expected collection shortfall of between 15% – 20%.
Issue Whether a judgment made by the High Court, ordering the resubmission of VAT 201 returns by the taxpayer, may be clarified in terms of rule 42 of the Uniform Rules of Court to take into account the penalties and interest raised by SARS during the period granted by the Court for such resubmission.