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As the world's connectivity expands, and companies strategise to be more dynamic and competitive in the market, tax authorities too are utilising the advancements in technologies to enhance their reach.

Antonia Nicoloudakis, Tax Specialist, PKF Octagon

In terms of a recent media release issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, all Trustees are reminded of their obligation to submit the beneficial ownership submission in respect of Trusts.

Paul Gering, Tax Partner, PKF Durban

Over the last few years, there have been debates between tax practitioners and SARS as to whether or not a Trust is a provisional taxpayer and as a consequence, what filing season dates are applicable to Trusts.

Paul Gering, Tax Partner, PKF Durban

Provisional tax is a mechanism which essentially helps taxpayers to manage their income tax liabilities by having to avoid making one large payment on assessment.

Delecia Venter, Senior Tax Manager, PKF Port Elizabeth

SARS refunds scams are increasingly common during filing seasons. Scammers have become more sophisticated with time, which makes it difficult to detect the scams as it closely mimics legitimate correspondence from SARS.

Delecia Venter, Senior Tax Manager, PKF Port Elizabeth

Previously the VAT registration process entailed submitting VAT registration applications at the nearest SARS branch by appointment.

Rika Lintvelt, Senior Specialized Tax Administrator, PKF Port Elizabeth

In 2003, South Africans were given a lifeline—a chance to come clean and regularise any offshore funds they had kept under the radar.

Paul Gering, Partner, PKF Durban

1. How has cloud software development reshaped the way businesses create and deploy software?

Nicole Rousseau, Head of PKF Ignite

The new tax season dates have been formally announced.

Paul Gering, Director: Tax, PKF Durban

This article was first published in SAICA’s Accountancy SA Magazine (March Edition)

Kubashni Moodley, Tax Partner, PKF Durban

Multinational enterprises (MNEs), which are generally regarded as connected parties and/or associated enterprise located in different jurisdictions.

Monique Fernandes Carvalho, PKF Octagon

There are several different capital allowances allowed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) with regards to buildings, this article focuses on 2 of these capital allowances:

Lindi Penning, PKF VGA