Tax Administration
The Role of the Office of the Tax Ombud in the Context of Tax Dispute Resolution
Duration: 1 hour
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Title / Topic
The Role of the Office of the Tax Ombud in the Context of Tax Dispute Resolution
Presenters : Nico Theron , Talitha Muade
Overview
In this panel discussion, Nico Theron CTA (SA), founder of Unicus Tax Specialists SA and tax dispute resolution expert will unpack the following questions with Talitha Muade, Senior Manager: Operations from the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO):
- Can the OTO overturn SARS’ decision on an objection/appeal?
- Does it fall in the OTO’s mandate to hold SARS to prescribed tax dispute time periods?
- Can the OTO override SARS’ decision not to grant suspension of payment?
- Does the OTO have the influence to override prescription periods?
- Can the OTO influence SARS’ decision in respect of reduced assessment requests?
- How, if at all, can the OTO influence decisions made by SARS in terms of a statutory discretion awarded to SARS?
Competencies developed in this CPD
After attending this recording, you will be able to:
- Advise clients about taxpayers’ right and entitlements.
- Understand importance of fiscal citizenship in an open and democratic society.
- Secure access to information in a fair and unbiased manner.
- Ensure your clients get quality and timely service from SARS.
- Assist clients to access the services of the Office of the Tax Ombud.
- Submit requests, proposals and/or applications to SARS to uphold taxpayer rights.
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