Such campaigns can draw attention to the widespread presence of the very behaviour they are trying to stamp out — and subconsciously encourage people to view it as appropriate
Expert panel presents a range of solutions to the economic crisis that include cost cutting, infrastructure spending and a solidarity levy
Allied forces in the two world wars were provided with cigarettes. The anti-smoking Nazis used taxes on tobacco to help fill Germany’s depleted coffers
But his last minute affidavit does not resolve the bigger legal dispute between the South African Revenue Service and the public protector
The idea is to get South Africans to save, but it’s best to do your research first to find out if a TFSA is really suited to your needs
Have you made the most of your tax-free investment contributions?
New offering has all the retirement annuity features, but charges rock-bottom fees
‘The Laundromat’ is a film about corporates and the superrich using tax havens, something the streaming service itself allegedly excels at
Wealth inequality in South Africa is not only intolerably high, its also not reducing.
The new law aims at plugging a taxation gap that has seen some internet heavyweights paying next to nothing in countries where they make huge profits.
A new report lays bare the real political muscle overseeing the vast financial flows to these destinations
Foreign digital services and products have skirted taxation in SA — but that’s all about to change
Multinational companies have been gaming the rules of the global economy to minimise their tax liability — or even eliminate it
The target for tax authorities is the $2-trillion in annual e-commerce transactions that is set to rise to $4.5-trillion in three years’ time
South Africa’s apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?
Increases in indirect taxes such as adjustments to the fuel levy and increases on excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco products will raise R1.2-billion
Global finance, procurement fraud and mega projects flash warnings
Despite the early difficulties between the tax ombud and the South African Revenue Service, the parties are now finding ways to resolve their problems
The tactics of the Tanzanian government are still a far cry from the old-school, die-hard tactics in some other countries
SARS has announced the shortening of its 2018 tax season by three weeks ending at the end of October
The Gupta brothers have been granted another extension for their appearance before Indian tax authorities on charges of money laundering and tax
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene made the announcement at a briefing on the preliminary results at SARS headquarters in Pretoria on Tuesday morning
The budget made it clear that financial authorities want the situation remedied
Claims that the black middle class is hit hardest by the 45% tax rate are not backed by statistics.
Some consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the ethics of brands, albeit slowly.
Multinationals avoiding payments will be tested by reforms in the global tax system
There are revenue sources that can be examined carefully and accessed to fund free education for all, at all levels.
The revenue service is outsourcing part of its debt book, and there are serious concerns that confidential taxpayer information could be compromised.
The government has seemingly bowed to pressure from unions and has put on hold a law that would force workers to preserve their retirement savings.
Developing nations left behind as OECD countries continue to dominate the global tax agenda called for a UN body on intergovernmental tax to no avail.
Focusing solely on tax avoidance ignores the contributions made by global enterprises.
Advocacy group agrees not to make statements that will adversely affect company’s share price