Death & Taxes: Estate Duty, Income Tax & VAT


Date: Aug 12, 2025

CPD hours: 2 Hours

Time: 15:00 - 17:00

Event Type: Webinar

Presenter: Carmen Westermeyer
BCom (Honours Accounting) [UND] CA(SA)

This webinar offers a practical overview of the tax implications that arise upon death, covering income tax (s9HA and s25), Estate Duty, and VAT. Attendees will gain key insights into tax liabilities, estate planning considerations, and the executor’s tax responsibilities.

Overview

There are only a few certainties in life—death, taxes, and change. Of these, we have the most control over tax consequences, which are inevitable. But how well do you understand the tax implications that arise upon death? Did you know that, in addition to Estate Duty, there are also significant income tax consequences?

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the key tax consequences that must be considered and accounted for when a taxpayer passes away.


Webinar Content

  • Income Tax Consequences upon Death: Exploring the implications for both the deceased individual and their estate, with a focus on sections 9HA and 25 of the Income Tax Act.
  • Estate Duty: An overview of the estate duty consequences triggered by death.
  • VAT Considerations: Understanding the VAT consequences applicable upon death.

Competencies Developed

By attending this webinar, participants will gain the following competencies:

  • Ability to calculate income tax liabilities for the deceased, the estate, and heirs.
  • A solid understanding of Estate Duty and its application.
  • Insight into how tax consequences impact estate planning.
  • Practical knowledge of the executor’s tax-related responsibilities.

Presenter

Carmen Westermeyer

BCom(Honours Accounting) [UND] CA(SA)

Carmen Westermeyer graduated in 2001 from the University of Natal, Durban (now UKZN), with a BCom Honours degree in Accounting and completed her articles with PwC, where she remained until 2006. She has been a member of SAICA since then.

In 2008, she started her academic career at UKZN, where she performed a number of functions, taking on the role of Academic Leader for Taxation. On leaving academia in 2013, Carmen has been providing training and consulting services to the profession. She has presented on behalf of various professional bodies, such as SAICA, FASSET, CSSA as well as providing in-house training to numerous accounting firms. The topics covered include all aspects of income tax, VAT, estate duty as well as the health levy (sugar tax). In addition, she regularly consults on tax matters as well as assisting with SARS disputes.

She is also the Chair of the SAICA Eastern Region Tax Committee, a member of the SAICA National Tax Operations Committee and is an Accounting Member of the Tax Court.


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

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