Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance
And R447.7 billion was returned to taxpayers, says South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter
Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees
Tax bracket over-inflation has led to income inequality and less money for essential services
The majority of the relief comes in the form of incentives given to businesses and households investing in alternative energy
In its economic survey, the OECD recommends increasing VAT or broadening the base of corporate and personal income taxes to pay for the grant
The last time the fuel price was not increased because of a change in either the fuel levy or the Road Accident Fund levy was in 1990
A basic income grant could add 0.5% to GDP growth by 2025, according to a report commissioned by the National Economic Development and Labour Council.
It’s taken 17 years for the former president to stand trial for allegedly taking bribes. Expect more prevarication at his 17 May court date
