When SARS issues an income tax assessment, the “due date” is frequently the first day of the month, in the month following next.
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South Africa: The Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act 10 of 2016
The Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001(the Act) establishes the UIF. The UIF gives short-term relief to workers when they become unemployed
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The tax buck does not stop with the taxpayer itself. SARS may hold a person personally liable for the tax debt of another taxpayer.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Dishonesty in the fulfilment of a suspensive condition
The employee had been deceitful. Knowing that he had no defence, he agreed to part ways with his employer on terms that were final.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Marine Spatial Planning Bill, 2017
The unshuffled Minister of Environmental Affairs published her intention to introduce the Marine Spatial Planning Bill, 2017 in Parliament.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Competition Commission concludes LPG market enquiry
The Commission has identified a number of impediments to competition in the LPG sector and has recommended a few things.
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