Category: South Africa

Summary of the Davis Tax Committee’s BEPSBEPS stands for "Base Erosion and Profit Shifting". BEPS refers to tax avoidance strategies used by multinational enterprises (MNEs) to exploit gaps and mismatches in the international tax system. By shifting profits from high-tax jurisdictions to low- or no-tax locations, MNEs reduce their overall tax burden, even if little to no economic activity occurs in the low-tax jurisdictions. These practices erode... More Sub-committee General Report released December 2014 by Peter Dachs of ENS Introduction This note provides a summary of

Reportable arrangements – significant changes in the pipeline 27 January 2015 Posted by: Author: Kyle Mandy   The Tax AdministrationTax authorities are fundamental institutions within

Understatement penaltiesUnderstatement penalties are financial sanctions imposed by revenue authorities when a taxpayer under-declares or underreports their taxable income, leading to a shortfall in taxes owed. These penalties aim to deter tax evasion, encourage accurate reporting, and maintain the integrity of the tax system. Penalties may vary based on the degree of culpability, ranging from negligence to deliberate intent to mislead.... More: where is the prejudice to 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... More? ENSafrica Seelan Moonsamy and Nada Kakaza South Africa February 18 2015 The understatement penaltyUnderstatement penalties are financial

South African withholding taxes ENSafrica Magda Snyckers and Liesl Visser South Africa February 18 2015 Over the past few years we have seen the introduction

Amendment to the definition of “relevant material” 26 January 2015  Author: Mike Dingley (Mazars) Mike Dingley discusses the amendment to the definition of relevant material

South Africa: Effect Of Taking Professional Advice On Imposition Of Understatement PenaltiesUnderstatement penalties are financial sanctions imposed by revenue authorities when a taxpayer under-declares or underreports their taxable income, leading to a shortfall in taxes owed. These penalties aim to deter tax evasion, encourage accurate reporting, and maintain the integrity of the tax system. Penalties may vary based on the degree of culpability, ranging from negligence to deliberate intent to mislead.... More And Interest Last Updated: 10 February 2015 Article by Beric Croome ENSafrica  On

Changes to criteria considered by 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... More when suspending payment of tax DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Mareli Treurnicht South Africa January 30 2015   When the

Confusion regarding interpretation DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Heinrich Louw South Africa January 23 2015 An interesting judgment was handed down in the Tax Court on