“When taxpayers are aggrieved by an assessment or a decision that is subject to objection and appeal, they have a right to dispute it.”
(SARS)
As a taxpayer in South Africa, you have the right to dispute tax assessments, if you have a valid reason to disagree with SARS on the interpretation of either the relevant facts involved, or the laws that apply to the facts, or both.
SARS has a well-established dispute resolution process – but it is also time-consuming and often complex, with strict deadlines and a substantial amount of administration.
Here’s how we can help you manage the timelines and process for a (hopefully) successful dispute against a SARS assessment, including those that create unmanageable tax liabilities.
A solid foundation is paramount
- Before lodging an objection, it’s crucial to make a Request for Reasons for a SARS assessment, which will detail SARS’ findings of fact and the law it applied. You need this to build a solid objection.
- All substantiating documentation required for the objection must be collated, as it must be submitted with your objection within the objection period.
- It’s also important to ensure your other tax affairs are compliant, as your overall tax compliance status can influence SARS’ decision-making process.
- Maintaining updated contact details with SARS, checking your compliance status regularly, and reacting promptly to notification emails or SMSes from SARS are all vital – but we can take care of this for you… CONTINUE READING HERE