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In March 2021, the new draft Critical Skills List (“CSL”) was published by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) for public comment before finalisation. While there is much speculation on last-minute changes to the list, the inclusion of tax professionals is one that is likely to remain. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb Expatriate Solutions, expects that the final list is due for release in the coming weeks. Following meetings with the National Economic Development and Labour Council (“NEDLAC”), Jacobs explained how the draft list was compiled.

Towards the end of the summer, HMRC announced a consultation on proposals which would radically alter how unincorporated businesses – sole traders and partnerships – are taxed.

SARS argues in the document that school fees are not in the consequence of a disability.

Here is the letter SARS is sending to wealthy taxpayers in South Africa Subscribe high-wealth individuals unit as it aims to improve compliance amongst wealthy South Africans. SARS has now begun sending letters to some taxpayers, detailing its plans for the unit and how it will look at improving collections. It also informs the taxpayer that the unit will be directly monitoring their tax portfolio and profile. The unit said it will also assign a dedicated relationship manager which will serve as a ‘central entry point to SARS’ for the taxpayer. “Our mandate requires us to collect revenu...

SARS signs heavy-hitter to help take on wealthy South Africans Subscribe SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter has announced Judge Dennis Davis will be joining the tax collector on a more permanent basis, as it puts a larger focus on wealthy South Africans. In a media briefing this week, Kieswetter said that Davis will help SARS with the implementation of its strategies, specifically those which are directed at closing the tax gap and the wealthy. Davis most recently headed up the Davis Tax Committee which was aimed at reviewing South Africa’s tax policy framework and its role in supporting t...