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No evidence justifying penalty DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr South Africa January 16 2015 On November 18 2014 the Tax Court ruled on AB (Pty) Ltd v

An update on tax avoidanceTax avoidance refers to the practice of legally structuring financial activities to minimise tax liabilityTax liability represents the total amount of tax owed by an individual or business to a tax authority, whether local, national, or international. This obligation arises through various forms of income, profits, or transactions subject to taxation laws and regulations. Understanding tax liability is essential for compliance and efficient financial management for corporations and individuals. It influences how businesses structure..., reducing the amount of tax owed

Interpretation of fiscal legislation DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr South Africa January 9 2015 Introduction In Commissioner SARSThe South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently... (SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently...) is the official tax