Tax Administration, and specifically the process of lodging objections and resolving problems with SARS, is becoming one of the most challenging and time-demanding aspects of the work of a tax professional. Differences in assessments, disallowed expenses and the various penalty provisions of the Tax Administration Act are some of the main issues.

This course outlines, in understandable language and with a very practical focus, the steps to be taken in resolving disputes with SARS. Furthermore, the course explains the circumstances in which penalties can be waived or reduced and takes you through the process to be followed in order to access such relief. The TAA is very technical and specific and it is essential for every tax professional or business person responsible for managing tax risk, to understand the rules of the game and the process that has to be followed in resolving problems with SARS.

Course Content:

• Requests for reasons for an assessment
• The various penalty provisions and an explanation of which penalties apply when and how the penalties are calculated; circumstances in which penalties can be waived or reduced
• The objection process
• What to do when there is a problem with the objection process
• The pay-now-argue-later principle and applying for a suspension of payment
• the SARS complaints management office
• When and how to use the Tax Ombud

Who will this package benefit?

This course would be useful for all staff who have a responsibility to submit returns. The course will provide guidance with regard to the appropriate valuation techniques that must be used for these items. Any delegate that is looking to get a refresher on the above topics would also be welcome.

• Video presented course
• Downloadable course material
• Certificate of training
• SAICA, SAIBA, ACCA, IACSA, IRBA, SAIT Accredited – 2 Verifiable CPD Points