Many taxpayers have experienced grievances with SARS, but have not been successful in resolving the matter satisfactory. While there might be plenty to debate on the internal efficiency of SARS itself, taxpayers may also be at fault for not following the correct procedure when it comes to tax disputes.
ProBeta offers a dedicated session for this process of dispute resolution, to guide the taxpayer in knowing their rights and responsibilities in resolving tax matters.
This session will address matters including, but not limited to, the following:
• Matters that are subject to objection and appeal
• Steps in the complaints and dispute process:
o Complaints management office
o Request for reasons and correcting errors
o Objection
o Appeal
o Tax board and tax court proceedings
o Settling a dispute and the circumstances in which settlement would be inappropriate
• Suspension of payment during a tax dispute
• The mandate and authority of the Office of the Tax Ombud
Taxpayers, tax practitioners, business owners, advisors and other professionals might benefit from this course.
