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
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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.
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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.
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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
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EFF leader Julius Malema will oppose a final sequestration of his estate on Monday, his lawyer has confirmed.
The real number of South Africa’s super rich may be far higher than present estimates.
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Zimbabwe’s finance minister has granted a tax reprieve to grocery retailers and sugar manufacturers.
e-filing system and the abolishment of secondary tax on companies produce positive results.
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The massive amount of debt owed to municipalities by the public has become a serious problem, says a minister.
The state’s revenue streams are better than expected, thanks to above-average wage increases.
The country lags on start-up funding.
Consumers, governments and environmental demands are making research and development a stronger imperative for companies every year.
The review committee has to look beyond the simple generation of income for the state.
A G20 report says dramatic change is required in order to keep up with the global digital economy.
Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have closed their Milan stores over remarks relating to their tax evasion conviction.