SARS Considers Ordaining Solar Installers as Spies
The recent draft public notice issued by SARS proposes that Solar Installers must report taxpayer information.
The recent draft public notice issued by SARS proposes that Solar Installers must report taxpayer information.
South Africans abroad face multiple challenges when it comes to withdrawing their retirement policies in South Africa. The most recent being the South African Revenue Services (“SARS”) implementation of the 3-year lock in rule on retirement funds in March 2021. This was further exacerbated by cumbersome requirements and additional administration burden required by policy providers.
In the matter of Medtronic International v CSARS (33400-19) ZAGPPHC, Medtronic (“the taxpayer”) brought a review application against the Commissioner of SARS (“the Commissioner”). This was due to the taxpayer being a victim of fraud, perpetuated by a Medtronic employee, to the tune of approximately R460 000 000,00.