An enhanced Income Tax Return for Companies (ITR14) will be introduced by SARS. The customised return will become effective on 4 May 2013 as part of the modernisation of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) aimed at improving efficiency and compliance.
Tax News
Capital gains tax and the primary residence exemption
Is it true that globally mobile employees can sell their homes and not pay capital gains tax even if they rented it out for a number of years? It is true in most cases. The general rule is that when you sell your home, the capital gain realised on the sale is exempt from capital gains tax. Based on the Income Tax Act, No 58 of 1962, you will pay no capital gains tax on the first R2,000,000 you make when you sell your home. There are, however, some restrictions on this exemption.
Rationalisation of Withholding Taxes on Payments Made to Foreign Persons
Posted by: Chris Basson There has been a lot of uncertainty among foreign investors as well as South African persons with regard to withholding taxes. These taxes are usually withheld and paid over to SARS when foreign persons receive investment proceeds from South Africa. The Explanatory Memorandum on the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2012 proposes some changes which might be of benefit to the uncertain souls among us.
Double taxation a headache for SA corporates
By Ingé Lamprecht African countries are turning to tax collection. JOHANNESBURG – After a number of years where some African countries have generally focused on attracting investment, developing infrastructure and creating jobs, a number of countries are now turning their attention to tax collection in an effort to supplement their state coffers.
Western Cape SARS Stakeholder Meeting: Minutes
On Wednesday the 20th of March, SAICA and SAIT had a meeting with the SARS to discuss operational issues raised by our Western Cape members. The meeting was very interactive and valuable insights were obtained from both the bodies and SARS.
SARS – Small business amnesty letters
SARS is in the process of issuing letters to taxpayers whose applications for Small business amnesty has been denied.
VAT TREATMENT OF DEMONSTRATION MOTOR VEHICLES
When a car dealership acquires a motor vehicle purely for the purposes of demonstration use, the question that arises is whether it constitutes a taxable supply for purposes of Value-Added Tax (VAT).
Commissioner's discretion to levy or remit penalties under the Tax Administration Act
The Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (“TAA”) which came into effect on 1 October 2012 (bar a few specific sections) introduced two types of penalties, namely administrative non-compliance penalties and understatement penalties.
Sars eyes global companies' tax structures
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) said this week that it plans to increase its scrutiny of multinationals when it comes to tax compliance, particularly with regard to transfer pricing and double taxation, which it has identified as a problem.
2013 SARS Employer Filing season is now open
SARS has announced the annual PAYE reconciliation submission season for the period 01 April – 31 May 2013.