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SCA favours SARS in Aveng VAT fight
A prominent mining construction group has suffered a defeat in its attempt to deduct VAT for entertainment expenses, reports Fin24.
SARS pursues ‘gold mafia’s’ US and UAE assets
SARS is on the hunt for alleged ‘gold mafia’ member Andries Greyvensteyn’s assets in UAE and US, seeking to recoup about R3bn that the taxman believes is due to the fiscus, Business Day reports.
SARS sets up crypto unit to target trading
SARS has established a specialised cryptocurrency unit to specifically target crypto trading and investing in the country and abroad, says BusinessTech.
Bail opposed in SARS advocate's attempted murder case
The defence for two men accused of the attempted murder of a SARS prosecutor will be consulting them about their previous convictions as detailed by the investigating officer during their bail application in the Durban Magistrate's Court yesterday.
The Strategic Benefits of En Commandite Partnerships in Structuring Transformation Deals for Government Procurement
En commandite partnerships offer a strategic advantage in structuring transformation deals for government procurement, balancing BBBEE compliance with operational control. This article explores the legal benefits of en commandite partnerships, highlighting their role in attracting investment, managing risk, and ensuring long-term sustainability in public procurement projects, all while driving meaningful transformation in South Africa’s economy.
SARS encounters backlash on Shein and Temu tariffs
Thousands of people have signed a petition opposing SARS’ decision to close a loophole in the tariff on clothes imported from cheap clothing merchants like Shein and Temu, GroundUp says.
SARS wants taxpayers to pay for its lawyers
A proposed change to the Tax Administration Act (TAA) is getting taxpayers – particularly those embroiled in legal disputes with SARS – hot under the collar, suggests a Moneyweb report.
SARS raids businesswoman Shauwn MKhize's mansion
SARS raided businesswoman Shauwn MKhize's La Lucia mansion in Durban yesterday in what is believed to be a tax-related matter, reports TimesLIVE.
SCA acquits practitioner of fraud
Tax practitioner Seshin Naraidu has been acquitted of all charges after he turned to the SCA following his conviction for defrauding SARS of more than R2m.
SARS warns on crypto assets non-compliance
SARS has issued a stern warning to taxpayers who hold digital currencies, emphasising that failing to declare crypto assets on tax returns will not be tolerated, according to Moneyweb.
State-capture implicated filmmaker faces tax evasion charges
appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court yesterday where he was granted bail of R100 000.
Brothers sue SARS for R900m
The failure of the SARS to investigate a report of an eFiling profile hack could prove costly, as it is now facing a R900m damages claim.
Over 1 000 taxpayers owe SARS R61bn
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said that over 1 000 people owed SARS exorbitant amounts exceeding R10m each, reports EWN.
Amnesty issue argued in Constitutional Court
Taxpayers cannot obtain the benefits of tax amnesty, which ‘wipes their slate clean’, and later request remission of tax interest, SARS argued at the Constitutional Court yesterday.
SARS targets popular businessman for alleged R204m debt
SARS wants to hold Limpopo-based businessman and philanthropist Nyambeni Maphalaphathwa personally liable for a hefty R204m tax debt allegedly accumulated by his company, Mjayeli Security.