August 12, 2019

The importance of requesting reasons for an assessment by SARS

Generally, disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are the result of an assessment which has been issued by SARS to a taxpayer. An assessment […]
April 8, 2019

Recent court case on the imposition of understatement penalties

The Supreme Court of Appeal (“ZASCA”) delivered a judgment[1] on 26 February 2019 on the imposition of understatement penalties as provided for in the Tax Administration […]
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 […]
September 12, 2018

Bad debts and VAT

While there is currently a focus on the income tax considerations of bad and doubtful debts (given that National Treasury has proposed changes to section 11(j) […]
June 5, 2018

The interpretative value of SARS interpretation notes

In terms of section 4 of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Act,[1] one of the objectives of SARS is to secure the efficient, effective and […]
March 27, 2018

Withdrawal of VAT relief for residential property developers

Section 18B of the Value-Added Tax Act[1] was introduced effective 10 January 2012 in a bid to grant relief for residential property developers caused by the […]
March 27, 2018

Budget 2018

Following the annual national budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba on 21 February, we highlight some of the most significant matters arising below: The […]
February 22, 2018

How does the Budget Speech affect you or your business?

On 21 February 2018, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba delivered his 2018 Budget Speech. Hereby a summary of the most significant proposals for the 2018/2019 Budget as […]
January 11, 2018

The VAT consequences of change in intended use of goods

It happens ever so often that a business would purchase goods, and subsequently apply those goods in a different manner than it had initially intended to […]
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