New rules for resolving tax disputes with SARS
MJ Minter Inc on 07/03/2023

New rules for resolving tax disputes with SARS

Taxpayers who have a dispute with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) can now benefit from new rules that aim to simplify and expedite the resolution process. The new rules, which came into effect on 1 July 2023, replace the previous dispute resolution rules that were in place since 2003.

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Expansion of the renewable energy tax incentive
MJ Minter Inc on 03/06/2023

Expansion of the renewable energy tax incentive

The tax incentive available for businesses to promote renewable energy will be temporarily expanded to encourage rapid private investment to alleviate the energy crisis. The current incentive allows businesses to deduct the costs of qualifying investments over a one- or three-year period, which creates a cash flow benefit in the early years of a project. Businesses are able to deduct 50 percent of the costs in the first year, 30 percent in the second and 20 percent in the third for qualifying investments in wind, concentrated solar, hydropower below 30 megawatts (MW), biomass and photovoltaic (PV) projects above 1 MW. Investors in PV projects below 1 MW are able to deduct 100 percent of the cost in the first year.

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SARS permanent Voluntary Disclosure Programme
MJ Minter Inc on 12/05/2022

SARS permanent Voluntary Disclosure Programme

The South African Revenue Service (SARS), in terms of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011, has made provision for the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) to be permanently available to a qualifying individual, company or trust that seeks to voluntarily disclose and regularise their tax affairs. This step is aligned to the SARS’ strategic objective, which seeks to provide clarity and certainty as well as make it easy and seamless for taxpayers and traders to comply with their obligations.

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Filing Season 2022 for Individuals
MJ Minter Inc on 07/05/2022

Filing Season 2022 for Individuals

Taxpayers, your turn to file your tax return starts on 1 July this year. The good news is that a significant number of individual taxpayers will be auto-assessed again this year, and this process will start in July. You will be sent an SMS if you are selected to be auto-assessed. When you receive the SMS, log into eFiling or MobiApp to view your assessment. If you agree with the assessment there is nothing more to do.

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EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN  THE GENERAL FUEL LEVY
MJ Minter Inc on 06/02/2022

EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN THE GENERAL FUEL LEVY

On 31 March 2022, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy jointly announced a temporary reduction in the general fuel levy of R1.50 per litre from Wednesday 6 April 2022 until 31 May 2022 to provide limited short-term relief to households from rising fuel prices following the Russia/Ukraine conflict. The relief was to be funded by a liquidation of a portion of the strategic crude oil reserves.

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The Bounce Back Support Scheme comes into effect
MJ Minter Inc on 05/03/2022

The Bounce Back Support Scheme comes into effect

The Bounce Back Support Scheme, a loan guarantee mechanism of R15 billion which was first highlighted in the February 2022 budget speech, has come into effect in April 2022. The scheme aims to facilitate job creation and economic growth in the wake of shocks such as the Covid-19 lockdowns, the July 2021 civil unrest in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng, and the ongoing flood disaster.

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Fixing of Rate Per Kilometre in Respect of Motor Vehicles
MJ Minter Inc on 03/31/2022

Fixing of Rate Per Kilometre in Respect of Motor Vehicles

It is normal practice for the new rates for travel allowances for the ensuing year to be tabled in the Budget speech in February. For some odd reason the last two years SARS has only made this information available post-budget.

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2022/2023 Budget Highlights
MJ Minter Inc on 03/01/2022

2022/2023 Budget Highlights

The Minister of finance Enoch Godongwana tabled his Budget review on the 23rd February 2022. The following were the key tax issues arising.

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2024/25 Budget Review
MJ Minter Inc on 02/21/2024

2024/25 Budget Review

The Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, tabled his budget review on 21st February 2024. While tax revenue performed well in 2021/22 and 2022/23 due to high commodity prices, revenue for 2023/24 is now expected to fall short by R56.1 billion. Government has proposed tax increases totalling R15 billion in 2024/25 to alleviate immediate fiscal pressures, while limiting the impact on economic growth. The following were the key tax proposals:

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State of the Nation Address 2024
MJ Minter Inc on 02/12/2024

State of the Nation Address 2024

On February 8, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his eighth State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of Parliament.

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Trust Income Tax Returns
MJ Minter Inc on 01/15/2024

Trust Income Tax Returns

SARS’ aim is to record all beneficial owners of registered Trusts in order to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements. In this regard, certain information must be submitted via e-Filing. These documents may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

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Implementing the 80/20 Rule in Your Business: A Game Changer
MJ Minter Inc on 01/15/2024

Implementing the 80/20 Rule in Your Business: A Game Changer

In the world of business, the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a guiding light that can lead to increased efficiency and success. The principle suggests that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. Here’s how businesses can harness the power of this principle.

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VAT enhancements for estimated assessments
MJ Minter Inc on 12/12/2023

VAT enhancements for estimated assessments

VAT enhancements for estimated assessments are changes to the VAT Act and the Tax Administration Act that affect how SARS can issue estimated assessments for VAT vendors who do not submit their returns or supporting documents on time. These changes aim to improve compliance and reduce tax evasion.

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Two Pot Retirement System implementation delayed
MJ Minter Inc on 12/12/2023

Two Pot Retirement System implementation delayed

The two-pot retirement system is a new pension system was scheduled to be implemented in South Africa from 1 March 2024. This system allows for up to one-third of all retirement funds to be placed in a “savings pot” that will be available before retirement under the new scheme. The remaining two-thirds of a pension fund will thereafter be transferred to a “retirement fund” that can only be accessed upon retirement .

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COP 28
MJ Minter Inc on 12/12/2023

COP 28

COP28 is the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is a global treaty to prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system. It is expected to be a turning point for climate action, as countries will assess their progress and plans to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as agreed in the Paris Agreement. COP28 will also conclude the first global stocktake, a process that evaluates the collective efforts and gaps in achieving the Paris goals. COP28 is an opportunity to identify global solutions, accelerate the green transition, and protect lives and livelihoods from the impacts of climate change.

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Beneficial Ownership
MJ Minter Inc on 12/12/2023

Beneficial Ownership

CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) is an agency that regulates the registration and compliance of companies and intellectual property. One of its functions is to keep a register of beneficial ownership (BO) for companies and close corporations.

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Two Pot Retirement System Delayed
MJ Minter Inc on 11/07/2023

Two Pot Retirement System Delayed

The National Treasury has proposed a delay in the implementation of the ‘two-pot’ retirement system until 1 March 2025. This system is designed to allow people to access one-third of their pension savings before retirement. The delay is intended to provide the savings and investment industry with more time to administer the changes.

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