New rules for resolving tax disputes with Sars are now in effect
Among other things, the new rules provide for 80 days to submit an objection and more independence for an alternative dispute resolution facilitator.
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ConCourt judgment in Capitec vs SARS clarifies important VAT principles
The decision addresses the recovery of VAT on payments made under loan cover provided free of charge.
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Taxpayers are losing out in disputes with Sars by not going to the Tax Ombud sooner
The imbalance between the South African Revenue Service (Sars) and taxpayers, particularly when it comes to the dispute resolution process, remains a major concern for the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO). Some […]
Stretching the boundaries beyond credibility
Access to free informal dispute resolution mechanisms was guaranteed to attract the attention of those with nothing to lose. Two recent decisions by the Financial Services Tribunal confirm the lengths to which some […]
Tribunal ensures justice for all
The establishment of the Financial Services Tribunal in terms of the Financial Sector Regulation Act of 2017 brought much needed legal certainty to financial advisers and the public. Its predecessor, the FSB Appeal […]
