Overview 

This webinar addressed the stumbling blocks hindering VAT refunds from being paid out and outlined the recourse available to taxpayers in cases of undue withholding of refunds. It also covered the taxpayer’s right to receive interest on delayed refunds and explained the process for claiming any owed interest.

The second part of the webinar focused on the objection and appeal process. Understanding this process was crucial because failure to adhere to the prescribed procedures and disclosure requirements could lead to the rejection of objections.

Additionally, we discussed the various categories of assessments outlined in the Tax Administration Act and provided guidance on how to dispute each one. This webinar offered essential knowledge and tools to ensure that taxpayers' rights were safeguarded through the objection and appeal process.

Webinar Content

1. Refunds
   • When is a refund payable to a taxpayer?
   • What recourse does a taxpayer have if a refund is delayed?
   • When is interest payable by SARS on a delayed refund?
2. Interest Payable to SARS
   • When is interest payable to SARS?
   • When may interest payable to SARS be waived?
3. Objections and Appeals
   • Categories of assessments
   • Categories of objections/other recourse
   • The objection and appeal process:
     • Time frames for lodging objections and appeals
     • Supporting document requirements for objections and appeals
     • Time frames for SARS to address objections and appeals

Competencies Developed

On completion of this webinar, participants were able to:

1. Technical Competencies
   • Understand the legal framework within which the VAT refund system operates.
   • Understand the framework within which interest is imposed and paid by SARS.
2. Understand the legal framework within which assessments are issued, and objections and appeals are lodged.
3. Operational Competencies:
   • Apply for interest payable and request a waiver of interest imposed.
   • Lodge an objection to an assessment that complies with the requirements of the Tax Administration Act.

Presenter

Christo Theron (CA(SA) H Dip Tax (Wits) M Com Tax (UP)

Christo is a recognized specialist in the field of indirect taxes. As a technical expert Christo is responsible for the quality of all VAT and Customs and Excise opinions issued by TradeTaxPlus.

Christo is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Masters Degree in Taxation at the University of Pretoria.

Christo is the chairperson of the SAICA VAT Committee. He also presents most of the SAICA VAT seminars. Previously be presented all the LexisNexis VAT seminars.

Christo has been involved in the Unisa Advanced Course in VAT for may years and have assisted to build the program as a leading educational tool in South Africa. He still presents the course.

CPD

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

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