Overview

South Africa’s tax landscape is experiencing a major digital transformation. This webinar addresses the introduction of SARS biometric authentication and the expanded roles of Registered Representatives (RRs), which have fundamentally altered how taxpayers and practitioners engage with the system. The session aims to provide a practical guide to navigating these changes, focusing on regulatory drivers, the risks of non-compliance, and the challenges of cybercrime and digital exclusion. It is designed to balance technical requirements with legal accountability, making it accessible for both tax practitioners and non-technical representatives.

Webinar Content

The course content is structured into five key pillars to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the new SARS requirements:

• Rationale for Rule Changes: Exploration of the evolution of SARS digital systems, the rise of eFiling profile hijacking, and insights from fraud investigations and Ombud reports.
• Biometric Authentication Mechanics: Detailed look at what biometric verification entails, when it is mandatory (for Individuals, VAT, PAYE, and RRs), and how facial recognition functions in practice.
• Registered Representative Accountability: Defining who qualifies as an RR, comparing their legal responsibilities to those of tax practitioners, and examining how biometrics affect RR approval.
• Risks and Pitfalls: Identifying practical issues such as profile lockouts, the impact of stalled registrations on refunds, and the ethical risks associated with informal delegation.
• Practical Guidance: Best practices for preparing entities for verification, supporting digitally excluded taxpayers, and future-proofing tax administration processes.

Competencies Developed

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understand the risk drivers behind biometric authentication and identify when verification is legally required.
• Legal Clarity: Articulate the legal role and personal accountability of a Registered Representative.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate risk exposure for individuals, businesses, and fiduciary structures.
• Ethical Support: Effectively and ethically support non-technical or tax-illiterate taxpayers.
• System Navigation: Operate within SARS digital systems with increased confidence and minimal disruption.
• Governance: Contribute to voluntary tax compliance through proactive and informed governance.

Presenter

Yolisa Dyasi

Yolisa is a seasoned Tax Specialist and registered General Tax Practitioner (SA) with extensive experience at SARS, the Office of the Tax Ombud, and in private practice. She holds a B.Com Honours in Taxation from the University of Johannesburg and currently serves as National Tax Manager for one of South Africa’s largest property management companies, overseeing tax compliance for over 2,500 commercial clients. Yolisa is a respected authority in Tax Administration, known for her strong stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution skills. She regularly contributes to tax education through webinars, publications, and media appearances.

CPD

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