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Disputing understatement penalties
The Tax Administration Act (TAA) requires SARS to impose an understatement penalty (USP) in the event of an understatement. A recent tax court case (IT14247) dealt with the question whether SARS was entitled to impose such penalties in circumstances where a taxpayer...
Share incentive schemes: The role of trusts
Share incentive schemes are widely used as a tool to align the objectives of senior management and employees with those of a business by providing these persons with an ownership stake in the business. These schemes often involve the use of a trust to hold shares...
Investments funded by venture capital companies
The venture capital company (VCC) tax regime was introduced in 2009. Despite the apparent benefit to investors of being able to deduct the investments made into the VCC, the incentive did not get interest in the market due to practical design concerns and narrow...
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