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Seven Years of Ensuring Fairness

01 October 2020 | Tax

Today, 1 October, marks seven years since the inception of the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) – a period that has seen the Office not only make a significant impact in promoting awareness about the rights of taxpayers, but also in the protection of those rights against any possible abuse by the South African Revenue Service (SARS); as a result, the period has been characterised by improved fairness in the South African tax administration system.

Is the Tax Deduction for Home Expenses Fair in its Application in Light of COVID-19?

29 September 2020 | Tax

The COVID-19 national lockdown has resulted in more employees having to work from home. Due to cost-saving factors and the uncertainties around the pandemic, employers have now begun looking at the option of having their employees work from home indefinitely.

Bowmans expands its tax dispute resolution offering in East Africa

16 September 2020 | Tax

Leading African law firm Bowmans has made a substantial investment in its tax dispute resolution capacity in East Africa by expanding its Tax Practice in Nairobi.

Expats who deregister to avoid tax will pay more in the end

10 September 2020 | Tax

“Expats who follow shady advice to deregister as taxpayers with SARS will suffer in the long run,” says Jonty Leon, Legal Manager (Expatriate Tax) at Tax Consulting SA.

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