We have the pleasure of introducing to you the “Managing Tax Disputes with SARS” series of webinars.


When taxpayers are aggrieved by an assessment or not satisfied with a decision taken by SARS if the decision is subject to objection and appeal, they have a right to dispute the assessment or decision.

The importance of the ability of taxpayers to challenge the legality of actions and decisions within the tax system is internationally recognised.

The webinars within this series will give a high-level overview of relevant tax legislation however the focus of these “bite-size” sessions will be to give delegates key insights and tips to practically navigate the tax dispute resolution process.

The series of webinars are broken down into two categories:

A. Dispute prevention
Avoiding a dispute with SARS is the first line of defence in managing tax controversy.

The following topics will be discussed as part dispute prevention:
1.  Navigating the Tax Assessment Process & Request for Correction

2.  Managing SARS Verification Letters

3.  A Guide to the Voluntary Disclosure Programme

4.  Managing penalties & interest – Requests for remission

B.  Dispute Resolution
Unfortunately, disputes may arise with or without careful planning. It is therefore important to understand the dispute resolution process and the impact of the new tax dispute rules that became effective on 10 March 2023.

The following topics will be discussed as part of dispute resolution:
5. Tax dispute resolution step 1 - Request for reason and suspension of payment

6. Tax dispute resolution step 2 - Objections

7. Tax dispute resolution step 3 - Appeals

8. Tax dispute resolution step 4 - Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

Navigating the Tax Assessment Process & Request for Correction webinar-on-demand (R603.75 incl VAT)

Navigating the Tax Assessment Process & Request for Correction

This webinar is the first of eight webinars within the “Managing Tax Disputes with SARS” series of webinars and forms part of the Dispute Prevention topics.  

Taxpayers must take care when completing tax returns and have a good understanding of the tax assessment process in order to identify and effectively manage tax risks.

The webinar will give a high-level overview of relevant tax legislation however the focus will be to give delegates key insights and practical tips in order to avoid a dispute with SARS.

During this webinar we will unpack:

  • Key risk areas when completing the ITR14 Companies Tax Return
  • Tax assessment process and when SARS can issue a reduced / additional / jeopardy / estimated assessment
  • Prescription periods
  • Request for correction

 

The session will create an awareness of potential tax risk areas which will then be addressed in follow-up webinars within the series.

The webinar will contribute to 1.5 hours CPD/CPE.

Cost:

R603.75 (inclusive of VAT) / R525.00 (exclusive of VAT)

Managing SARS Verification Letters webinar-on-demand (R603.75 incl VAT)

Managing SARS Verification Letters

This webinar is the second of eight webinars within the “Managing Tax Disputes with SARS” series of webinars and forms part of the Dispute Prevention topics.  

You submitted the ITR14 Company Tax return and received a verification letter from SARS. It is of utmost importance to respond timeously and correctly to this request.

This webinar will discuss:

  • Understanding the purpose of the SARS verification letter
  • The difference between a SARS verification and a SARS audit
  • What constitutes “relevant material”
  • Taxpayers’ obligations to retain records & retention periods
  • Timelines for responding to a verification letter
  • How to respond appropriately to a request for relevant material
  • Implications of non-compliance

 

The webinar will give a high-level overview of relevant tax legislation however the focus will be to give delegates key insights and practical tips in order to avoid a dispute with SARS.

The webinar will contribute to 1.5 hours CPD/CPE.

Cost:

R603.75 (inclusive of VAT) / R525.00 (exclusive of VAT)