Tax Administration Understatement Guide Course

Price:
R650.00 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Business Professionals
Sub-level:
Taxation
Lecturer:
Biz Facility
Duration:
120 Minutes

Lesson Outline


The purpose of penalties under the TA Act is to encourage voluntary compliance and deter unwanted behavior such as non-compliance and tax evasion. A rational person will not undertake an activity that can lead to unnecessary penalties imposed.

Considering the massive rate at which a taxpayer is penalised, this course wishes to educate the learner on this very important part of tax administration and management.

Topics Discussed:

  • An understatement
  • The triggers

Prejudice to SARS or the fiscus

The shortfall

Bona Fide inadvertent error

Criteria for the determination of the penalty percentage

The listed behaviors

The standard

Reasonableness

Reasonable care not taken in completing return

No reasonable grounds for “tax position” taken

Gross negligence

Tax avoidance and evasion

Impermissible avoidance arrangement

Intentional tax evasion

Substantial understatement

The prescribed circumstances

Interest

Objection and Appeal

All Included:

Video presented course

Downloadable course material

Certificate of training

Assessment (optional)

SAIT Accredited - 4 Verifiable CPD Points