Overview

This webinar provided practical insights into the rights and responsibilities of taxpayers within the South African tax system, with a specific focus on the tax filing season. Using the framework of the Tax Ombud, the session aimed to enhance awareness of taxpayer entitlements and obligations to support improved compliance and engagement with SARS.

Webinar Content

• An overview of taxpayer rights, including the right to fair treatment, privacy, and access to information
• An examination of key responsibilities such as accurate tax filing, timely payments, and cooperation with SARS
• Common compliance pitfalls encountered during the tax filing process
• Strategies for effective communication with SARS
• The role of transparency, accountability, and fairness in tax administration

Competencies Developed

• An understanding of taxpayer rights and obligations under South African tax law
• The ability to identify and avoid common compliance issues
• Skills in navigating interactions with SARS effectively
• Enhanced awareness of principles underpinning fair tax administration

Presenter

Fundiswa Ngqeleni

Acting Senior Manager: Operations

Fundiswa has over ten years of experience in the legal field, currently serving as a Specialist in Legal Services at the Office of the Tax Ombud, where she provides legal support and conducts presentations on complex tax issues. Prior to this, she worked as a Legal Adviser at SARS for four years.

Ngqeleni’s career has spanned various roles, including claims handler and cost consultant at Scorpion Legal Protection and claims negotiator at Mutual and Federal. She holds an LLB, a Higher Diploma in Tax Law, and a Diploma in International Tax Law from the University of Johannesburg, along with several other qualifications, including a Business Rescue Certificate and a Certificate in Programme for Management Development from GIBS. She is currently completing her board exams for Company Secretary at CGISA.

CPD

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

Event Investment

Complimentary access.