Overview

Join us for an insightful webinar where Talitha Maude, Senior Manager at the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO), and Theo Burrows delved into the critical aspects of the OTO and its interaction with taxpayers. This session was designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the OTO's mandate, the common challenges faced by taxpayers, and essential taxpayer rights and obligations.

Why you should have attended

This webinar was essential for tax professionals, accountants, and anyone involved in tax compliance and disputes. By attending, you would have gained a deeper understanding of the OTO's role in the tax ecosystem, learned how to avoid common taxpayer mistakes, and strengthened your knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as a taxpayer.

Webinar Content

• Review of the OTO's Mandate and Limitations: Understanding the OTO’s mandate and limitations was crucial for taxpayers and tax professionals alike, ensuring that expectations from the OTO were aligned with its statutory framework.
  Common Complaints Received by the OTO: This segment shed light on the recurring issues that taxpayers encountered in their dealings with SARS, providing valuable insights into the issues that gave rise to complaints.
  Taxpayer Mistakes: Focusing on the common errors made by taxpayers equipped participants with the knowledge to avoid these pitfalls, ultimately leading to smoother interactions with SARS and the OTO.
  Overview of Taxpayer Rights and Obligations: Understanding taxpayer rights and obligations was vital for ensuring compliance and safeguarding one's interests in any tax-related matter.

Presenter

Talitha Muade

BCom, MDP, MBA 

Talitha has over 15 years’ experience in management at government departments and chapter 9 institution, and also has experience in the private sector. She has fulfilled many varied roles in sectors such as financial services (ABSA), petroleum industry (BP SA), worked as Deputy Manager Finance and Administration at Independent Electoral Commission(IEC): North West, Head of Local Office at South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) Madibeng and Branch Manager  at South African Revenue Services (SARS) Doringkloof and Pretoria North branches.

Theo Burrows

The Tax Faculty: Technical Advisor

Theo Burrows is a seasoned Tax Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the corporate, non-profit, and small business sectors. In addition to being a practising independent tax practitioner, he serves the tax community as a technical advisor for The Tax Faculty.

The combination of ongoing tax education and practical experience enables him to competently address more complex tax issues of both individuals and organisations. He draws on all these skills and combines them with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the tax environment to provide tax advisory services to both taxpayers and tax practitioners.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 1 hour of CPD.

Event Investment

Complimentary access.