Diesel dispute

Misleading instructions. Unreasonable tax inspectors. No wonder farmers struggle to claim diesel rebates.

The stranglehold of tax gets tighter

The heavy tax burden of the average South African taxpayer is stifling growth at every turn.

Dealing with clogged losses

These cannot be used to offset gains made in other transactions by the taxpayer in the same tax year.

Diesel, taxes and you

The amount of red tape that farmers have to navigate in order to obtain a rebate is astounding.

SARS – it could be worse

SARS has obvious weaknesses, but if we have to be honest, our tax authorities are better to work with than those in our neighbouring countries.

A Christmas wish list for SA’s taxpayers

Here’s hoping that Santa will come through on at least some of these…

Of taxes and good law

Taxes are necessary. It is how they are spent that is cause for concern.

All about assessments

These are extremely important documents for several reasons and should not be ignored.

When a protector fails to protect

The decisions of the Constitutional Court may not always favour those who want their assets kept from the clutches of the government.

Heed those SARS notices

A recent High Court ruling affirms that a ‘letter of warning’ constitutes ‘sufficient notice’ of an intent to obtain a civil judgement against a taxpayer.

Retiring to farm

Several options are available to those who wish to farm in their retirement, and planning is essential.

The long arm of the taxman

A recent case reminds us not to overlook the power of Double Tax Avoidance Agreements between countries.

A winning idea?

The equation is simple: less tax + less red tape = higher profits = more jobs. Unfortunately, in South Africa, the opposite seems to be the norm.

Seeing red about their VAT status

A dispute between the Red Cross and SARS shows that a judge will invariably interpret a law in terms of what the legislators sought to achieve.

Objecting? Line up the evidence first!

If you cannot produce strong evidence and cogent arguments for your allegations, the chances are that you will lose any court battle against SARS.

Interpreting Section 11D

This section provides for certain deductions in respect of technological research and development.

Misappropriation of VAT theft

The other penalties aside, is misappropriation of VAT theft in the same way as stealing a car or television set is? SARS would like you to think so.

Ackermans v SARS (16408/2013)

In this week’s case, key issues relating to income tax are highlighted, even though the crux of the matter remains unresolved.

SARS reassessments

Can you fix other issues if SARS decides on a reassessment of tax returns?

SARS assessments and re-assessments

Taxpayers are entitled to know when SARS is finished with its assessments and re-assessments.

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