There are concerns about the new tax on foreign income and the conditions applying to the R1 million exemption
The South African Institute of Tax Professionals has submitted several proposals to ensure fairness in the treatment of taxpayers by the taxman.
There is little doubt that South African roads are dangerous and unpredictable.
Lower fees and commissions and more choice - but not all players may be responsible
The obligation to appoint an independent trustee for all new trusts has been in place for more than a year.
Sars warns taxpayers in wake of scam and unethical practitioners demanding a cut
Government's announcement that it will expropriate land without compensation has created interest among insurers.
The South African Revenue Service?s ?pay now, argue later? rule is justified in certain circumstances.
Minister Nhlanhla Nene says non-compliance undermined the fairness of the tax system resulting in substantial shortfalls in revenue collections
Tax and policy commentators said the 2018 Budget was pragmatic and realistic given the current fiscal dilemma the country finds itself in.
The Value Added Tax (VAT) rate has been increased by one percentage point to 15% and will generate much-needed revenue of almost R23bn.
Economic improvement over the past few months has seen a smaller than anticipated budget shortfall for the 2017-18 fiscal year of R48. 2bn, instead of R51bn.
Sars is considering the re-establishment of criminal tax courts following a rise in the number of taxpayers failing to submit their tax returns.
National Treasury has indicated that the shock of the zero-rating removal on petrol, diesel and paraffin might be softened with a freeze
Two government initiated reports on free education ? one by the Presidency and one by the National Treasury ? suggest a ?cost sharing model?
In his budget speech Minister Malusi Gigaba said he expects the biggest tax revenue shortfall in the current fiscal year since the 2009 recession.
Years of continued tax revenue growth, despite a decline in the rate of economic growth has now come to an ?abrupt? halt, says Minister Gigaba.
The lack of proper controls and governance at state-owned enterprises has increased expenditure without concomitant turnarounds.
Gigaba announces the largest under-collection in tax since the 2009 recession.
Minister Malusi Gigaba will have to quell some fears about the state of the economy when he tables his first mini-budget in Parliament next week.
The Tax Ombud has seen a drastic increase in the number of complaints raised by individuals and representatives from taxpayers.
Constant legislative changes affecting the taxation of trusts have raised questions about the future viability of the structures which are in place.
The Office of the Tax Ombud has found that the withholding of tax refunds by the South African Revenue Service (Sars) had become a systemic problem.
Confidence in the business rescue process has increased over the past six years since its introduction into the Companies Act
The contribution of corporate income tax to total tax collections in South Africa has diminished over the years.
