VAT should not be hiked, but a once-off levy on mineral resources or a solidarity tax seems likely
A response to the article ‘Tax the superrich and raise inflation to cut state debt, inequality and poverty’ in the M&G on 10 November
More wealth taxes may soon be a reality for east African countries in the wake of Covid-19
When people call South Africa the most unequal country in the world, they’re talking about income. Now, we have a clear picture of how unequally the country’s wealth is distributed
Treasury would not have needed to increase value added tax if not for the revenue shortfall at Sars says deputy director general at treasury
The Davis tax committee says accurate data is needed before a wealth tax can be introduced
He has very little room to manoeuvre – and the ratings agencies will be watching very closely
On top of that, Sars has seen a gradual increase of tax noncompliance from both individuals and companies
The Davis tax committee’s reports make it clear that neither free higher education for all nor
the NHI can be fully funded by the state