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Why anti-corruption campaigns are bad for democracy
Africa
/ 27 October 2020

Why anti-corruption campaigns are bad for democracy

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

By Nic Cheeseman and Caryn Peiffer
Fix economy: Cut, build, tax
Business
/ 16 October 2020

Fix economy: Cut, build, tax

Expert panel presents a range of solutions to the economic crisis that include cost cutting, infrastructure spending and a solidarity levy

By Thando Maeko
Tobacco and a tipple gave comfort during times of war
Article
/ 27 April 2020

Tobacco and a tipple gave comfort during times of war

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

By Will Gordon
Zuma breaks silence on his tax records
Article
/ 6 March 2020

Zuma breaks silence on his tax records

But his last minute affidavit does not resolve the bigger legal dispute between the South African Revenue Service and the public protector

By Franny Rabkin
TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world
Article
/ 25 February 2020

TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

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

By Staff Reporter
Making sense of tax-free savings and investment
Article
/ 24 February 2020

Making sense of tax-free savings and investment

Have you made the most of your tax-free investment contributions?

By Staff Reporter
OUTvest ‘fires shots’ at the industry
Article
/ 24 January 2020

OUTvest ‘fires shots’ at the industry

New offering has all the retirement annuity features, but charges rock-bottom fees

By Thando Maeko
Netflix and the smash hit tax dodge
Article
/ 24 January 2020

Netflix and the smash hit tax dodge

‘The Laundromat’ is a film about corporates and the superrich using tax havens, something the streaming service itself allegedly excels at

By Kevin Davie
Why South Africa should seriously consider taxing its wealthy citizens
Article
/ 3 September 2019

Why South Africa should seriously consider taxing its wealthy citizens

Wealth inequality in South Africa is not only intolerably high, its also not reducing.

By Ingrid Woolard
France passes law taxing digital giants in defiance of US anger
Article
/ 11 July 2019

France passes law taxing digital giants in defiance of US anger

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.

By Hazel Ward
UK and the ‘Axis of Avoidance’ tax the world’s patience
Article
/ 31 May 2019

UK and the ‘Axis of Avoidance’ tax the world’s patience

A new report lays bare the real political muscle overseeing the vast financial flows to these destinations

By Kevin Davie
Prepare for tax in digital economy
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Prepare for tax in digital economy

Foreign digital services and products have skirted taxation in SA — but that’s all about to change

By Michael Hewson
Global tax for multinationals gains traction
Article
/ 26 April 2019

Global tax for multinationals gains traction

Multinational companies have been gaming the rules of the global economy to minimise their tax liability — or even eliminate it

By Jayati Ghosh
New VAT rules lead global tax reform
Article
/ 26 April 2019

New VAT rules lead global tax reform

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

By Kevin Davie
Death or taxes for polluting plastic
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Death or taxes for polluting plastic

South Africa’s apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?

By Lynley Donnelly
Revenue collection a balancing act
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Revenue collection a balancing act

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

By Lynley Donnelly
Mboweni misses the big picture
Article
/ 26 October 2018

Mboweni misses the big picture

Global finance, procurement fraud and mega projects flash warnings

By Patrick Bond
Tax ombud’s office matures with time
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Tax ombud’s office matures with time

Despite the early difficulties between the tax ombud and the South African Revenue Service, the parties are now finding ways to resolve their problems

By Thobile Hans
Clampdowns in Africa carry a big cost
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Clampdowns in Africa carry a big cost

The tactics of the Tanzanian government are still a far cry from the old-school, die-hard tactics in some other countries

By Thalia Holmes
Shorter tax season coming soon
Article
/ 4 June 2018

Shorter tax season coming soon

SARS has announced the shortening of its 2018 tax season by three weeks ending at the end of October

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Gupta brothers dodge another tax deadline in India
Article
/ 5 April 2018

Gupta brothers dodge another tax deadline in India

​The Gupta brothers have been granted another extension for their appearance before Indian tax authorities on charges of money laundering and tax

By Staff Reporter
SARS undershoots revenue target by R0.7-billion
Article
/ 3 April 2018

SARS undershoots revenue target by R0.7-billion

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene made the announcement at a briefing on the preliminary results at SARS headquarters in Pretoria on Tuesday morning

By Agency
Taxman is eyeing your bitcoins
Article
/ 2 March 2018

Taxman is eyeing your bitcoins

The budget made it clear that financial authorities want the situation remedied

By Lynley Donnelly
​‘Earning R1.5m a year is not rich’
Article
/ 14 March 2017

​‘Earning R1.5m a year is not rich’

Claims that the black middle class is hit hardest by the 45% tax rate are not backed by statistics.

By Staff Reporter
Brand citizenship takes off
Article
/ 30 September 2016

Brand citizenship takes off

​Some consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the ethics of brands, albeit slowly.

By Staff Reporter
Tax havens are under attack
Article
/ 30 September 2016

Tax havens are under attack

Multinationals avoiding payments will be tested by reforms in the global tax system

By Staff Reporter
Free education is possible if South Africa moves beyond smoke and mirrors
Article
/ 21 September 2016

Free education is possible if South Africa moves beyond smoke and mirrors

There are revenue sources that can be examined carefully and accessed to fund free education for all, at all levels.

By Mondli Hlatshwayo, Zolisa Marawu, and
Taxpayers beware! Sars has unleashed the tax hounds
Article
/ 15 July 2016

Taxpayers beware! Sars has unleashed the tax hounds

The revenue service is outsourcing part of its debt book, and there are serious concerns that confidential taxpayer information could be compromised.

By Pauli van Wyk and Jessica Bezuidenhout
Government postpones implementation of new tax law
Article
/ 18 February 2016

Government postpones implementation of new tax law

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.

By Staff Reporter
Tax body blow in Addis weakens developing nations
Article
/ 30 July 2015

Tax body blow in Addis weakens developing nations

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.

By Staff Reporter
Don’t burn multinational tax bridges
Article
/ 10 April 2015

Don’t burn multinational tax bridges

Focusing solely on tax avoidance ignores the contributions made by global enterprises.

By Richard Bolwijn
Lonmin interdicts ‘unrest’ report
Article
/ 10 October 2014

Lonmin interdicts ‘unrest’ report

Advocacy group agrees not to make statements that will adversely affect company’s share price

By Staff Reporter
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