Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution services cover a wide range of tax types, including Corporate International Tax, VAT, Employees Tax, Customs and Excise.
Our dispute resolution team combines deep procedural knowledge with extensive audit and tax experience, giving us a strong success rate in resolving disputes.
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Our team of experts provides tailored advice and support, helping you navigate complex compliance issues with confidence.
SARS Verifications and Audits
Clients may be subject to tax audits and need support and representation to navigate the process to ensure an equitable resolution.
- We provide support and representation during tax audits.
- This includes preparing the necessary documentation;
- Representing clients in discussions with the tax authorities; and
- Negotiating with the authorities to resolve any issues that arise during the audit.
Tax Objections and Appeals
Clients often face tax assessments or decisions from tax authorities that they believe are incorrect or unfair.
- Submitting an objection to SARS with incorrect grounds or failing to follow the prescribed procedures can have serious consequences. You may not be allowed to revise your grounds or submit additional supporting documents later.
- This procedural misstep alone can result in the case being dismissed - regardless of its merits.
- Our team understands how to correctly formulate objection grounds and compile the necessary documentation to meet SARS’s requirements and give your case the best chance of success.
Request for Reduced Assessments
Tax assessments may be too high and need to be reduced.
- If a request for a reduced assessment is not managed correctly, assessments may expire or it can take a considerable amount of time to affect the changes.
- We assist clients in effectively and correctly requesting a reduction in their tax assessments.
- This includes reviewing the client's tax position, preparing a detailed submission to the tax authorities, and negotiating with the authorities to achieve a fair outcome.
Request for Remittance of Penalties and Interest
Clients may face penalties and interest imposed by the tax authorities that they believe are unjustified.
- We help clients request the remission of these penalties and interest within the framework of the law.
- This involves preparing a detailed submission explaining the reasons for the request, submitting it to the tax authorities, and if required, liaising with the authorities to achieve a fair outcome.
Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) Applications
Clients may have historic tax non-compliance issues that need to be rectified to avoid severe penalties. You can only submit a VDP for a specific type of default every five years, and it must include full disclosure of all relevant tax impacts before submission. Failure to meet these, and other, strict requirements may result in the rejection of your VDP application.
- We provide support and representation during tax audits.
- This involves ensuring the requirements are met, preparing the necessary documentation, submitting the disclosure, and negotiating with the tax authorities to minimise penalties and interest.