SARS Issues
TaxCafe with Carmen Westermeyer: A Discussion Forum Resolving Practitioner Issues In Tax Practice - February 2026
Duration: 2 hours
Price: R195.00
Title / Topic
TaxCafe with Carmen Westermeyer: A Discussion Forum Resolving Practitioner Issues In Tax Practice - February 2026
Presenters : Carmen Westermeyer
Overview
Participants join Carmen for an in-depth discussion on the latest SARS challenges affecting tax practitioners in 2026. Each session provides practical, up-to-date guidance to help professionals resolve complex taxpayer issues with confidence.
Video Content
This video explores a range of important tax topics, including:
- eFiling System Instability: Frequent service disruptions, “Request for Reasons” failing to save, and bugs in saving Trust IT14 returns.
- Section 95 Estimated Assessments: Challenges with objecting to estimates and the system failing to update Statements of Account after tax returns are filed.
- Deceased Estate Delays: Significant administrative backlogs (21+ days) in SARS coding estates and issuing second tax numbers.
- Crypto Assets: Technical disputes over proving a “change of intention” from trading (revenue) to long-term holding (capital).
- Payment Reallocation (SOQS): Difficulty navigating the renamed “Account Related Query” tool to fix payments made with incorrect references.
- Final Demand Notifications: PAYE debt demanded when EMP501 reconciliations reflect as compliant.
- Section 6quat & Foreign Income: Complexities in applying Double Taxation Agreements for residents earning worldwide income.
- Registered Representative Backlogs: Long turnaround times for appointments, with digital submissions often being “lost” or rejected by the system.
- Debt Deferral Inconsistencies: Contradictory information between eFiling (allowing 36 months) and the SARS call centre offering less than 12 months.
- Incorrect Penalties Levied: “Ghost” penalties and demands causing significant client distress and unnecessary administrative work for practitioners.
Competencies Developed
After viewing this discussion forum video, participants are:
- Equipped with practical solutions to resolve current taxpayer issues
- Competent to address and manage practice-related tax challenges proactively
- Able to guide staff effectively in supporting clients with systemic SARS issues
- Informed about current SARS resources and tools available to practitioners
- Directed to relevant guides, FAQs, and updates to stay compliant and responsive in 2026
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