VAT hike halted – but legal uncertainty keeps SA on fiscal edge
Tax specialist Louis Botha answers pressing questions about the suspended VAT increase and its broader implications for budget-making power and taxpayer rights.
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Godongwana says VAT court challenge is politics in legal clothing
The finance minister defends the VAT hike as an urgent fiscal necessity, warning that suspending it could blow a R13.5bn hole in the Budget.
South Africa already has wealth taxes, says Kieswetter
Almost half the revenue from personal taxes is derived from people who earn more than R1 million.
Taxed out: why South Africa’s spending problem can’t be ignored
Experts slam the idea of a VAT increase, pointing to a record tax burden and bloated expenditure. From uncollected billions to inefficient governance, the real fix lies in reining in waste, not squeezing taxpayers.
Rand wobbles, markets react – but Budget delay isn’t a crisis (yet)
Financial planners weigh in on the fallout and why investors should stay calm.
Budget 2025: can debt stability lay the foundation for growth?
With South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 75.1%, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough balancing act – can his Budget Speech reassure investors and spark economic growth?
Tax collections miss forecasts – will taxpayers bear the burden?
A dip in corporate and VAT revenues has left a R10bn hole in expected tax collections. As the Budget approaches, Treasury faces a difficult balancing act.
Industry raises red flags over tax treatment of collective investment schemes
Treasury’s proposed tax changes for investment funds may lead to trading distortions and reduced revenue, say industry experts.
South Africa’s global minimum tax: a game-changer for corporate taxation
The Global Minimum Tax Act aims to level the playing field for multinationals while potentially adding R8 billion to South Africa’s tax base by 2027.
Treasury proposes new framework to regulate hedge funds outside CIS
The proposal is for hedge funds to be subject to a different tax regime, potentially removing the ‘revenue versus capital distinction’ that causes tax uncertainty.
Concerns about proposed tax policy framework for alcohol industry
The proposed minimum unit price for alcohol could make drinking less affordable and curb harmful consumption, but critics argue it may unintentionally fuel the already substantial illicit alcohol market.
