Kieswetter makes no empty promises – No one is above the law!
On 24 May 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released Interpretation Note 129 (IN129), which provides clarity on the interpretation and application of the phrase “maximum tax rate applicable to the taxpayer” in section 222(5) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (“TAA”). This is specific to when the applicable tax rate to the shortfall of payment of tax, by a taxpayer, as a result from an understatement of their tax liability is applied under subsections (3) and (4). SARS stated in IN129 that the main purpose of the understatement penalty reg...
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