Alan Lewis Tax Law Specialist

15/05/2026

Businesses need to be aware of a change in income tax law that no one is talking about... section 20(i)(a) of the Income tax act relating to assessed loss off sets has been amended to have a cap of 80% on amounts above R1 million. This can have a HUGE impact on how provisional taxes are being calculated.

Dont be caught off guard.

To understand more contact me. 072 179 8814

09/05/2026

This article is right. Objections require legal expertise which too many accountants dont have. If its high value taxes in dispute dont take chances. Contact me.

A recent court ruling has warned taxpayers that poorly prepared SARS objections can be dismissed from the outset, preventing the underlying tax dispute from ever being heard.

27/04/2026

If you aren't sure how to comply... contact me.

All Trusts Must Submit Returns

Whether your trust has income, transactions, or is simply registered with the Master of the High Court or FSCA, it is now mandatory to submit an annual income tax return (ITR12T), regardless of activity or income status.

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27/04/2026

This is very accurate... the courts are stopping Sars from stepping outside the lines that bind them... but taxpayers have to act in accordance otherwise these judgements cant work in your favour. Don't delay... that works against you. Contact me for advice. My initial consultation is free.

https://dailyinvestor.com/finance/130695/taxpayers-forced-to-clean-up-sars-mistakes-themselves/

08/03/2026

This is such a crucial issue that accounting practitioners who do objections fail to grasp. And a pivotal reason why legal expertise is necessary especially when large sums of tax money is an stake. You cannot simply just rely on your accountant... you need my kind of expertise

A ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal sent a warning to taxpayers that objecting to SARS assessments must be carefully framed from the outset.

04/03/2026

Extremely well written article ... I operate on the correct principles indicated here. Its imperative if you want to call Sars to account!

A recent court ruling showed that taxpayers remain fully responsible for their returns, as data-driven audits, poor record-keeping, and flawed legal strategy led to an attorney losing his case and facing substantial penalties.

03/03/2026

Mag die SAID die betaling van ‘n belastingkrediet weerhou, weens ‘n uitstaande opgawe?

ANTWOORD:
Ja, maar slegs ten opsigte van ‘n BTW krediet.

Lees die volledige antwoord in die artikel hieronder.

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Die SAID het my onlangs in kennis gestel dat hulle die uitbetaling van my belastingkrediet weerhou, omdat my opgawe vir 2015, na bewering uistaande was, alhoewel die opgawe reeds 10 jaar gelede betyds ingedien was.Alhoewl daar regtens geen grondslag is vir hierdie houding nie, wil dit voorkom asof h...

03/03/2026

Kan die SAID gedwing word om ‘n BTW krediet aan ‘n belastingpligtige uit te betaal?

ANTWOORD:
Ja. Terwyl die Wet op Belasting op Toegevoegde Waarde geen tydperk voorskryf, waarbinne so ‘n krediet betaal moet word nie, kan die bepalings van die Wet op die Bevordering van Administratiewe Geregtigheid, Wet 3 van 2000, gebruik word om die SAID op terme te plaas, en sodoende die betaling te bewerkstellig.

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03/03/2026

Kan ‘n belastingpligtige ‘n beswaar aanteken teen alle beramings van aanslae?

ANTWOORD:
Nee. ‘n Beswaar kan slegs aangeteken word waar die beraming van aanslag uitgereik is omdat ‘n opgawe of relevante inligting indien is, wat òf verkeerd, òf onvolledig is.

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Die SAID gebruik gereeld beramings van aanslae, as deel van hulle arsenaal, en dit blyk asof die belastingpubliek kleitrap met die betrokke regsbeginsels.In terme van hierdie artikel, kan die SAID ‘n beraming van aanslag uitreik:(a), waar’n belastingpligtige versuim om ‘n opgawe in te dien;(b)...

21/02/2026

TAX QUESTION:
Can SARS be held liable for the unauthorised payment of your tax credits, or refunds, to third persons?

ANSWER:
Very possibly, yes. Especially if the payment was made due to unauthorised access to your e-filing page.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON OUR BLOG, - click HERE:

SARS’ “SPIN” ON “HACKED” TAXPAYER ACCOUNTS.
https://www.tax-law.co.za/.../sars-spin-on-hacked...

TAX QUESTION:
Can SARS be held liable for the unauthorised payment of your tax credits, or refunds, to third persons?

ANSWER:
Very possibly, yes. Especially if the payment was made due to unauthorised access to your e-filing page.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON OUR BLOG, HERE:

SARS’ “SPIN” ON “HACKED” TAXPAYER ACCOUNTS.
https://www.tax-law.co.za/post/sars-spin-on-hacked-taxpayer-accounts