The market saw mixed reactions following the implementation of the enhanced Approval of International Transfers (AIT) process on 24 April 2023.
SARS has made it easier to clamp down on individuals it deems as “sophisticated taxpayers”, specifically those with the ability “to apply for more than the yearly R1 million single discretionary allowance”. This is per the SARS media statement on 3 May 2023, and is one of the reasons given for the new Approval for […]
On 24 May 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released Interpretation Note 129 (IN129), which provides clarity on the interpretation and application of the phrase “maximum tax rate applicable to the taxpayer” in section 222(5) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (“TAA”). This is specific to when the applicable tax rate to […]