Overview

Tax professionals played a crucial role in rectifying tax returns that required correction, clarifying clients’ tax positions, and disputing tax liabilities. It was of utmost importance that tax practitioners understood which remedy to use under various circumstances. They needed to be aware of the requirements for a VDP application and the case law available to support their submission. Making the right decision and following the correct procedural steps was challenging. 

During this webinar, Adv Christel van Wyk guided attendees on remedies and steps to follow to ensure objections and disclosures were accurately accepted by SARS in the most effective manner, thereby saving time and securing positive outcomes.

Webinar Content

• Corrections: Guidance was provided on correcting tax return mistakes.

• Voluntary Disclosure Programme: The requirements for a valid voluntary disclosure application were explained.

• Requirements: Detailed criteria that needed to be met for each remedy were discussed.

• Case Law: Relevant case law was discussed to provide context and precedent.

• Practical Examples: Real-life scenarios were used to illustrate the application of each remedy.

• Objections: Guidance was provided on how and when to file an objection to a tax assessment.

This webinar aimed to equip taxpayers and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate tax corrections, voluntary disclosures, and objections effectively.

Competencies Developed

Participants developed competencies in:

• Understanding SARS’ practices in dealing with corrections.

• Knowing the requirements for a valid voluntary disclosure application.

• Determining when an objection was the appropriate course of action.

• Making informed decisions about choosing the appropriate remedy at the right time.

Presenter

Adv Christel van Wyk

BA Law, LLB, H Dip Tax, Certificate Mediation & Arbitration

General tax Practitioner

Advocate of the High Court, Northern Cape

Christel van Wyk is an independent tax advisor and practicing Advocate in the Northern Cape. Her experience covers more than 25 years in tax advisory work, corporate international tax, tax avoidance, tax dispute strategy, dispute resolution and tax policy work. Christel has developed various training courses over the years and presented on various topics including general tax updates, tax dispute processes, complaint processes, diesel refunds, tax policy matters and mutual agreement procedures.

She has extensive experience working in both the private and public sectors. Christel previously headed up the Tax Avoidance unit at the SARS head office. She later headed up the Tax Dispute Resolution division at EY,  worked as a Project Director Tax at SAICA and more recently as a Manager Operations at the Office of the Tax Ombud. In 2023, she started her own tax practice, CVW Tax Consulting Services.

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.

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