Overview

Were you ready to enhance your skills in drafting professional and legally compliant letters to SARS?

Mark hosted an exclusive webinar on legal drafting for SARS correspondence, where he guided attendees through the essentials of structuring impactful letters and linking them to the relevant sections of the Tax Administration Act (TAA) and SARS rules. This session was designed for tax practitioners aiming to save time, improve accuracy, and ensure legal compliance in their communications with SARS.

Effective letter writing went beyond good formatting – it required a thorough understanding of the law. Whether addressing an objection, requesting reasons, or contesting an additional assessment, each letter needed to demonstrate a sound grasp of the legal framework. This webinar provided attendees with the tools and knowledge to achieve just that.

Video Content

This comprehensive session covered:

1. Structuring Letters to SARS

• Breaking down the elements of a professional and compliant letter.
• Tailoring letters to specific tax issues, including objections, requests for reasons, and additional assessments.

2. Connecting Letters to the TAA and SARS Rules

• Explaining how to cite and apply relevant sections of the TAA, such as:
  • Section 104 (Objections)
  • Section 96 (Notice of Assessment)
  • Section 210 (Penalties)
• Effectively incorporating SARS rules into correspondence.

3. Exploring Remedies in the TAA

• Outlining remedies available to taxpayers, including objection processes, appeals, and requests for reduced assessments.
• Providing practical insights into managing disputes with SARS.

4. Writing with the Law in Mind

• Highlighting why understanding the law was critical to drafting effective correspondence.
• Sharing tips for linking legal principles to communication strategies.

Competencies Developed

• By the end of the video, participants:

• Mastered the Fundamentals of Letter Drafting
  Learned to craft clear, structured, and legally sound letters tailored to various SARS-related issues.

• Enhanced Legal Knowledge
  Gained a deeper understanding of the Tax Administration Act and its application to tax disputes, objections, and other key matters.

• Improved Accuracy and Compliance
  Acquired the skills to ensure their letters met SARS’s legal and procedural requirements.

• Strengthened Advocacy Skills
  Used well-drafted letters to protect their clients’ rights and achieve favourable outcomes.

Presenter

Mark Silberman

Mark Silberman B. Acc. CA(SA) is the founder and a director of Accfin Software. Previously served as the chairman of SAICA's Tax Technology Committee and is currently a member of the committee. Mark invented the first Tax and Company Secretarial system in South Africa and has extensive experience in technology enabled solutions especially in regard to automating many South African Accounting Practices. Responsible for helping with the design of tax return submission software. Accfin Software was the first e-Filer to file tax returns into the SARS e-Filing system from application software.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 2 hours of CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Tax Technician, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

• Regular price:  R460.00
• Special rate for SAIT members:  R368.00
• Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

Payments & Cancellations

• All payments must be made by EFT or by credit card, at least 3 working days before commencement of an event.
• Kindly note that should payment not be received 2 days after the event, legal action will be taken
• Proof of payment will be requested at registration, if payment does not reflect on Tax Faculty's bank account.
• Cancellations:
  • Only written notice of cancellation will be recognized.
  • If the cancellation occurs more than 4 working days prior to the event no cancellation fee will be charged.
  • If the cancellation occurs less than 4 working days prior to the event a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• Delegates who book and fail to attend will be liable for the full event fee.
• Tax Faculty`s liability in the case of an event being cancelled will be limited to a refund or credit of the event fee.
• Please click here for the full terms and conditions.