http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=5521daa7-7362-43f4-a0af-1e8264672a92But the tax will cost South Africa's large corporations some R82bn per annum - The National Treasury's proposed carbon tax, which remains open for public comment until 28 February, has led to some heated discussion in both the media and corporate circles.editor@itinews.co.za (Marcio Issufo)Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=eb5d2886-8a91-4639-83f2-58ebf6cb9a1eGovernment employees need to remember that they are but custodians of taxpayer's money - The Taxpayers' Movement of SA (TPM) is closely following the issue of World Cup tickets having been purchased with taxpayers' money. editor@itinews.co.za (Gillian Findlay)Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=717ace88-c71a-4894-a7b0-387eaed7e1a9A rough measure of freedom of choice and future economic welfare - The total earnings of the average South African taxpayer from 1 January to 10 May is equal to the total taxes they have to pay for 2007.editor@itinews.co.za (Garth Zietsman)Sun, 13 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=1da44d35-8086-436c-a234-a77a90d75b9dTax strategy for the year-end - As we approach the end of the tax year, there is a scramble for opportunities to utilise the tax system to improve the level of savings for individuals.editor@itinews.co.za (Johan Troskie )Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=d0849bd6-5f65-47da-b1ab-e73ed4808d38SA already has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world - The proposed new tax anti-avoidance laws are bad news for the economy and the rule of law. They will add complexity to an already complex area of law.editor@itinews.co.za (Langa Bodlani )Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=9468ccf7-94ea-48bb-b641-767a47f847c4The new four-monthly tax periods - With effect from 1st August 2005, to assist small businesses, the SA Revenue Service has introduced a new four-monthly tax period for the rendering of VAT returns.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=7efe8d81-39c8-42a4-a0f4-ab3f228a2298Part 1 - Zero-rated export sales confusion - Few people would acquire a new motor vehicle and not spend time familiarising themselves with the contents of the owner's manual. How many exporters familiarise themselves with the relevant VAT Rules before exporting goods from the Republic? editor@itinews.co.za (Peter Maxwell)Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=3d512fcc-7c21-4063-a78a-f507bdd33b00Why some taxes are counter productive - It should be a fundamental principal of any government policy that certain services are better provided on a centralised basis, thus funded by a pooled tax system. An important part of this is to apply an equitable structure that gives due consideration, both to the supply and quality of those services to the public; and to their future value in terms of a stable, healthy, happy society.nigel@insurance-times.net (Nigel Benetton)Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=34&subcategoryid=1155&itemid=0a59ff69-5a47-44cc-89f9-d16c73fa3611Tax amnesty period almost closed - Older South Africans who years ago set up clandestine offshore structures will leave their heirs a "poisoned inheritance" if they fail to apply for exchange control amnesty. The warning comes from Anthony Katakuzinos, head of Unit Trusts at leading wealth company, STANLIB.nigel@insurance-times.net (Nigel Benetton)Thu, 01 Jan 2004 12:00:00 AM GMT