March 27, 2019

New filing requirements for insolvent taxpayers

The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) has recently set out new procedures relating to the process around the filing of income tax returns relating to insolvency. […]
February 15, 2019

Section 24C future expenditure

The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) issued a binding private ruling (“BPR 315”) in accordance with sections 78(1) and 87(2) of the Tax Administration Act[1] on […]
January 9, 2019

Admin penalties for outstanding Corporate Income Tax Returns

In general, all registered companies must submit corporate income tax (“CIT”) returns within 12 months of the end of the company’s financial year-end. This is applicable […]
January 9, 2019

2018: A year in tax

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on some of the significant highlights (and lowlights) of the 2018 tax year. Davis Tax Committee concludes […]
January 9, 2019

Form requirements for objections

Dispute resolution with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) generally has a two-pronged approach. Firstly, taxpayers must present their case on the merits – this will […]
November 12, 2018

SARS interest on provisional tax

As with various other business transactions, taxes in their various forms also attract interest, either payable by the taxpayer to SARS, or due to the taxpayer […]
November 12, 2018

Different interest rates in tax

The Income Tax Act[1] contains definitions for various interest rates. These interest rates serve as the basis for interest calculations in income tax in different circumstances […]
November 12, 2018

Deduction for photovoltaic solar energy plants

Section 12B(1) and (2) of the Income Tax Act[1] provides for a 50/30/20 income tax deduction in respect of certain machinery or plant owned by the […]
November 12, 2018

Additional changes to income tax returns for trusts

The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) implemented several changes to the income tax returns for trusts (the ITR12T) on 17 September 2018. These changes are in […]
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