https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/710.html South Africa Tax Law news 15 Tax Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/710.html en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:30:24 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/freebies-brand-deals-and-overseas-earnings-sars-clarifies-influencers-tax-obligations-417429a The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a dedicated tax guide for social-media influencers and content creators, clarifying how earnings from brand partnerships, sponsored posts, digital platforms and complimentary products should be treated for tax purposes. 1-273145 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tax-admin-amendment-bill-2026-what-provisional-taxpayers-need-to-know-303158a The Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 (the Bill) tabled at Parliament proposes two changes to the underestimation penalty for underpayment of provisional tax. 1-272933 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sars-interpretation-notes-arent-always-the-final-say-858693a The South African Revenue Service's (SARS) interpretation of tax legislation is guidance, not gospel. This distinction was highlighted on 7 September 2026, when the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed SARS’ appeal in Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Cornucopia Trust. By a four-to-one majority, the SCA held that the raising fees in question fall under section 24J of the Income Tax Act as "similar finance charges," proving that the tax authority’s position can be challenged when contradicted by commercial reality. 1-272929 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-levy-relief-as-sa-tackles-growth-barriers-747842a The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) brings welcome relief for consumers through temporary fuel-levy reductions for November and December, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable public finances, with the budget deficit projected to narrow and the primary surplus to rise over the medium term. 1-272752 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sarb-crypto-rules-risk-driving-investment-and-innovation-offshore-says-luno-414119a South Africa’s emerging crypto framework faces a warning from Luno, which says the draft rules governing crypto moving across the country’s borders could have unintended consequences for the economy. 1-272355 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moving-money-abroad-new-ai-tool-aims-to-cut-through-sars-red-tape-292887a A new AI tool is taking aim at the red tape facing South Africans abroad and non-residents trying to move money out of the country. 1-272260 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-early-tax-choices-can-silently-undermine-venture-capital-exits-297697a A venture capital (VC) investment may take five years to exit, but the tax consequences of that exit can begin with decisions made on day one. 1-271650 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-african-legal-awards-celebrates-continents-top-legal-talent-075425a The 13th annual African Legal Awards celebrated legal excellence from across the continent at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg on 4 September 2026. 1-271637 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/navigating-sars-appeals-why-adr-isnt-always-the-right-move-186686a Companies seeking alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve a disallowed objection dispute with the South Africa Revenue Service (Sars) simply because it appears faster or less costly, could be making a mistake, says Nico Theron, founder of Unicus Tax Specialists SA. 1-271558 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sassas-r370-month-grant-has-its-day-in-the-supreme-court-of-appeal-075085a The affordability of the South African Social Security Agency’s (Sassa) R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, was challenged in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which reserved judgment. 1-271147 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tax Law South Africa