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National Treasury’s Tax Amendment Bills Puts “Bona Fide Inadvertent Error” on the Chopping Block

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’ proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Modernisation Project is geared to combat challenges faced by traders, businesses, and SARS, including compliance inefficiencies, the risk of errors, and tax evasion. Phase 1 will entail inserting key definitions into the VAT Act, including “e-credit note”, “e-debit note” and “interoperability framework”.

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Navigating the Tides of Taxation: Increased Scrutiny on Seafarer Exemptions

For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often become outdated.

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SARS Holds Crypto-Traders to Account per the “International Tax Standard”

For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often become outdated.

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SARS’ New Segment to Target Non-Compliant Social Influencers and the Gig Economy!

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’ proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Modernisation Project is geared to combat challenges faced by traders, businesses, and SARS, including compliance inefficiencies, the risk of errors, and tax evasion. Phase 1 will entail inserting key definitions into the VAT Act, including “e-credit note”, “e-debit note” and “interoperability framework”.

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SA Non-Tax Residency – The Rush Must Not Foreshadow Precision

For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often become outdated.

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Consolidation ≠ Cancellation: SARS Assessments Survive Ponzi Scheme Liquidation Orders

For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often become outdated.

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Moving Abroad May Also Require the Right Tax Move at Home

For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often become outdated.

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Risky Ruling Request Triggers SARS Audit for Assmang!

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’ proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Modernisation Project is geared to combat challenges faced by traders, businesses, and SARS, including compliance inefficiencies, the risk of errors, and tax evasion. Phase 1 will entail inserting key definitions into the VAT Act, including “e-credit note”, “e-debit note” and “interoperability framework”.

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Expected Soon: Easier, Cheaper Way for PBOs to Get Donation Receipts Certified

Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) could soon benefit from a more affordable way to comply with the South African Revenue Service (SARS)’ requirement to certify that all section 18A donations for which receipts were issued in a tax year, were indeed utilised for public benefit activities.

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SARS’ VAT Modernisation Aims to Combat Tax Evasion!

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’ proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Modernisation Project is geared to combat challenges faced by traders, businesses, and SARS, including compliance inefficiencies, the risk of errors, and tax evasion. Phase 1 will entail inserting key definitions into the VAT Act, including “e-credit note”, “e-debit note” and “interoperability framework”.