Overview

Attribution Rules, Deeming Provisions, and Anti-Avoidance measures remained some of the most complex and often misunderstood areas in trust taxation. These provisions were essential for correctly identifying the taxpayer, calculating the appropriate tax liability, and ensuring accurate disclosure in a trust’s Annual Financial Statements.

This technical webinar provided a structured overview of the Attribution Rules found primarily in Section 7 of the Income Tax Act, which took precedence over Sections 25B and 26A. It also covered the attribution of capital gains under Paragraphs 68–72 of the Eighth Schedule. The webinar clarified how and when benefits—real or deemed—had to be calculated and attributed before distributions to beneficiaries were considered. With the help of practical examples, this session equipped attendees with both technical insight and accounting treatment guidance.

Webinar Content

• The rationale behind the development of Attribution Rules was discussed.
• When to apply Attribution Rules versus Sections 25B and 26A was explained.
• "Donation," "settlement," or "other disposition" was defined.
• Identifying the correct taxpayer under Attribution Rules was covered.
• The application of Sections 7C and 7D was reviewed.
• A detailed review of each Attribution Rule in Section 7 was provided.
• An overview of Paragraphs 68–72 of the Eighth Schedule (capital gains attribution) was given.
• Practical examples and computations were presented.
• Accounting treatment in Annual Financial Statements was addressed.
• Disclosure requirements in the Income Tax Return were explained.

Competencies Developed

Attendees developed the ability to:

• Understand the legislative purpose and practical application of Attribution Rules.
• Determine when and to whom Attribution Rules applied.
• Accurately compute taxes under Section 7 and Paragraphs 68–72 of the Eighth Schedule.
• Correctly reflect and disclose attributed income and gains in Annual Returns of Income and financial statements.

Presenter

Piet Nel - CA (SA)

Piet specializes in taxation and is currently the Project Director of Professional Development (Tax) at SAICA. He previously held the position of Project Director for Tax at SAICA for three years. Prior to rejoining SAICA, Piet worked in tax consulting and tax dispute resolution. He is also an accounting member of the Tax Court.

Piet is a visiting adjunct professor at Wits University and has lectured in tax at the postgraduate level at the University of Pretoria and UNISA.

He served as a member of SAICA’s National Tax Committee and remains actively involved in the development of South African tax legislation through commentary on proposed laws.

With over three decades of experience, Piet has presented numerous seminars and workshops for tax practitioners. He frequently appears on radio and TV and regularly publishes articles on tax topics.

Additionally, Piet contributes to the profession as a member of SAICA’s Examination Committee, helping to set the entrance examination for CA (SA).

During her position as Tax Manager and heading up the entire tax practice, she completed her HDip Tax and ADip Tax (Advanced Diploma in Tax Procedural Law) through Thomas Jefferson School of Law and passed both with distinction. She started running her own tax practice in September 2016 specialising in dispute resolution, trusts and SARS compliance.

CPD

Attending these webinars 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 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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