ARTICLES RELATING TO TAX

Ireland feels heat from Apple tax row

2013-05-22 16:26

Ireland has called for an international clampdown on multinationals shifting profits around to avoid tax amid criticism it helped Apple shrunk its tax bill.

Apple to argue for tax reform

2013-05-21 08:42

Apple will state the case for comprehensive corporate tax reform on foreign earnings independent of company revenue when it goes before a Senate panel.

Anger over Amazon's UK tax bill

2013-05-16 08:38

Internet giant Amazon came under fresh fire over its British tax status after official figures revealed it only paid £2.4m on UK sales of £4.2bn last year.

Sars: Tax evasion a risk

2013-05-14 16:04

The SA Revenue Service says the country remains at risk when it comes to illicit financial outflows, and it will strengthen its systems to prevent tax evasion.

Withholding tax may deter investors - PwC

2013-05-07 10:16

A proposal to extend SA's withholding tax on cross-border services could make the country less attractive to foreign investors, PricewaterhouseCoopers says.

Medical aid tax credit query

2013-05-03 12:11

Advice for a Fin24 user who asks if he can claim a tax credit for paying a portion of his mother's medical aid.

Tax returns in SA

2013-04-18 11:01

A Fin24 user living abroad wants to know about his tax returns at home.

Smartphone price to drop in Brazil

2013-04-10 15:16

In the latest of a series of tax cuts aimed at revving up the economy, Brazil has announced doing away with the tax on smartphones.

New UK tax status test could hit expats

2013-03-14 16:05

UK expats who spend part of the year in Britain need to check up on changes to the statutory residence test which come into force in April.

Gordhan: Govt made the right choices

2013-02-28 07:55

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says South Africans are pleased with the budget and he was happy that government had taken many of the right decisions.

Budget pulls no surprises: Cope

2013-02-27 19:03

The 2013 Budget is "tough and conservative", but is exposed to factors outside the control of the Treasury, Cope says.

Union gives lukewarm budget response

2013-02-27 17:41

The Federation of Unions of SA has welcomed certain aspects of the 2013 Budget tabled by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Calculate your tax

2013-02-27 17:18

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced R7bn in personal income tax relief for individuals. Calculate how much less you owe the taxman.

MPs cringe at hints of more tax

2013-02-27 16:32

There were moans and groans from MPs as Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan went off speech, telling them they should be paying more tax.

Reform pension, health issues, urges body

2013-02-25 18:30

The budget speech must highlight clear changes for healthcare and retirement initiatives, says the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa.

Sars taxpayer figures misleading - union

2013-02-24 14:47

South Africa has far fewer taxpayers than the SA Revenue Service professes there to be, trade union Solidarity says.

Gordhan’s private equity poser

2013-02-20 11:49

As pressure mounts to boost tax collection, Pravin Gordhan's budget speech is likely to home in on regulating transactions that erode the tax base.

All thoughts turn to tax

2013-02-15 16:33

A super tax on the rich could become a reality in the Budget speech, especially in light of inequality disparities highlighted in the census, an expert says.

 

Ireland denies Apple tax deal

2013-05-21 16:32

Ireland has denied having a special tax deal allowing US tech giant to avoid paying tens of billions of dollar in tax.

UK finds Google misleading on tax

2013-05-16 15:11

British lawmakers who are investigating Google say that the Internet giant was deliberately misleading about its tax activities.

Red flag for tax practitioners

2013-05-15 18:45

Nearly 17 000 tax practitioners have less than two months to register with Sars or run the risk of facing criminal sanctions.

UK sets date for Google tax grilling

2013-05-09 20:08

UK lawmakers are set to grill representatives from Google, following a report which highlighted inconsistencies in the internet giant's audits by Ernst & Young.

New tax collection powers for Sars

2013-05-07 08:58
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The SA Revenue Service has acquired new powers to gather intelligence on taxpayers and collect revenue, a report says.

Tax advice for returning expats

2013-04-18 11:23

A Fin24 user wants to relocate after working abroad for 10 years, but worries about tax.

EU gains ground in battle over tax-fraud

2013-04-14 09:53

Europe's biggest countries have gained ground in their bid to recover some of the €1 trillion lost each year to tax fraud and money laundering

Mobile phone companies to pay more tax

2013-04-10 13:41

The Tanzanian government plans to boost tax collection from mobile phone companies, a industry official says.

Party wants security tax breather

2013-03-27 21:33

A call has been made in Parliament that people who pay for their own private security, get tax relief.

Uganda throws out MTN tax evasion case

2013-03-15 10:32

A Ugandan court has thrown out a tax fraud case against the chief executive and other senior officials of MTN due to lack of evidence.

Youth wage subsidy a reality: Gordhan

2013-02-28 17:10

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says details of the youth wage subsidy are still uncertain, but he hinted on the provision of tax breaks for employers.

FF Plus welcomes tax increase

2013-02-27 21:41

The Freedom Front Plus welcomed the absence of drastic tax increases to supplement a deficit in the national Budget Speech.

Green tax 'too little, too late'

2013-02-27 18:18

The introduction of a carbon tax in 2015, as announced in the Budget Speech, may not be sufficient to address climate change, says Greenpeace.

Budget offers tax relief surprise

2013-02-27 17:32

One of the surprises of the budget was the room found for personal tax relief of R7bn, but drinkers and smokers will as usual be charged more for their habits.

ANC welcomes Budget Speech

2013-02-27 17:08

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's Budget Speech fitted well with the development programmes of the government, says the ANC.

Gordhan's National Budget Speech

2013-02-27 15:38

Read the full 2013 National Budget Speech document delivered by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

R7bn tax relief for individuals

2013-02-27 14:24

Individuals will benefit from R7bn in personal income tax relief, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced.

Gordhan faces budget balancing act

2013-02-27 13:33

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will have to square up to a tough economic environment and high expectations as he takes to the podium to deliver his speech.

PwC sees outside chance for super tax

2013-02-27 10:00

There is an outside chance that a new super tax rate of 45% could be introduced for those earning more than R1m, says PwC.

Consumers give Gordhan tax wish list

2013-02-25 10:30

With the 2013 budget speech fast approaching, Fin24 users are hoping for a breather on issues like domestic worker pay, security and a tax-free festive season.

Call to relax tax laws for entrepreneurs

2013-02-21 13:36

The red tape and costs involved for small to medium businesses is stunting entrepreneurship, according to the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners.

Tighten control, Fin24 users tell Gordhan

2013-02-19 16:27

Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan must address wasteful government costs in his upcoming National Budget Speech, write Fin24 users.

Zuma announces tax review

2013-02-14 20:33

The tax regime, including mining royalties, will be reviewed to ensure the government is raising enough money from the economy, says President Jacob Zuma.

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