DIRECT THEFT OF TAXPAYERS’ INCOME TAX REFUNDS ON THE INCREASE – BE VIGILANT!

DIRECT THEFT OF TAXPAYERS’ INCOME TAX REFUNDS ON THE INCREASE – BE VIGILANT!

There has been an alarming increase of the theft of income tax refunds owing to taxpayers who are natural persons. It is important that individuals remain vigilant regarding their tax affairs and immediately follow-up on any SARS communications and/or bring said communication under the attention of their tax practitioners, where applicable. This will lower the risk of falling victim to this latest criminal enterprise.

SAVE TAX – THE NEW ENHANCED RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX INCENTIVE FOR BUSINESSES

SAVE TAX – THE NEW ENHANCED RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX INCENTIVE FOR BUSINESSES

During November 2023 National Treasury released additional information relating to the new enhanced renewable energy tax incentive which is available to businesses in certain circumstances. The incentive takes the form of an enhanced capital allowance under the newly inserted section 12BA of the Income Act No.58 of 1962. This article briefly examines the most important features of the new allowance.