The Tax Platform

Episode 66: Budget Speech Tax highlights- Part 1 14.02.2024 4:22 ↓

This week we look at some of the tax highlights from the budget speech delivered by the Hon Minister!

Episode 65: Income Tax Act Amendments- Terminal Benefits Part 3 08.02.2024 4:39 ↓

This week we go into the exemptions covering gratuity and severance payments

Episode 64: Income Tax Act Amendments- Terminal Benefits Part 2 31.01.2024 5:07 ↓

This week’s episode we go into details of the exemption that applies to withdrawal of pension funds to payout loans including mortgages.

Episode 63: Income Tax Act Amendments- Terminal Benefits Part 1 24.01.2024 5:14 ↓

This week we look at the 2023 Income Tax Act amendments in relation to tax exemptions on terminal benefits. We start off with deferred pension

Episode 62 - Capital Gains Tax: Shares 06.12.2023 3:27 ↓

This week we look at the Capital Gains Tax specifically on shares and related investments

Episode 61 - Taxation of Sporting Clubs and Associations - Donations Tax 29.11.2023 2:13 ↓

This week we zone into the donations tax implications for Sporting clubs and associations

Episode 60 - Taxation of Sporting Associations and Clubs 22.11.2023 2:42 ↓

This week we zone in into taxation of sporting associations and clubs with particular interest on VAT.

Episode 59 - Taxation of Sports Associations and Clubs - Income Tax 15.11.2023 4:30 ↓

This week we look at the taxation of sporting clubs and associations for income tax purposes

Episode 58 - Taxation of Small Companies 08.11.2023 2:29 ↓

This week we look at taxation of small companies, who qualifies as a small company and what are the advantages.

Episode 57 - Taxes applicable on Inheritance of Deceased goods - Part 2 01.11.2023 5:28 ↓

This week we look at the rates applicable and deductions allowed when determining inheritance tax payable.

Episode 56 - Taxes applicable on Inheritance Part 1 25.10.2023 4:08 ↓

On part 1 of inheritance taxes we look at the exemptions that are available on inheriting property or personal goods.

Episode 55 - SEZ Tax Benefits: VAT and Customs duties 18.10.2023 3:24 ↓

This week in our SEZ series we have a look at the incentives available from VAT and customs duties perspective.

Episode 54 - SEZ Incentives: Income Tax 11.10.2023 3:21 ↓

This week we look at Special Economic Zones tax incentives with a special focus on Income Tax.

Episode 53 - The Tax Benefits of operating in Special Economic Zones: Transfer Duty Exemptions 04.10.2023 3:59 ↓

This week we deal with Special Economic Zones tax benefits

Episode 52 - The Deadline for Submission of Individual Income Tax returns has been extended 27.09.2023 3:51 ↓

BURS extends the deadline for submission of income tax returns for individuals.

Episode 51 - Tax Deadline Reminder 20.09.2023 3:32 ↓

This week we remind you of the upcoming deadline on the 30th of September for you to have filed your Income Tax return.

Episode 50 - The Taxation Review Committee 13.09.2023 4:31 ↓

This week we look into the work of the Taxation Review Committee including it's current project on review of the Income Tax, Value Added Tax and introduction of the Tax Administration Act.

Episode 49 - Conflict Resolution Mechanisms: The High Court and Court of Appeal 06.09.2023 4:11 ↓

This week we look into the High Court and Court of Appeal stages in the dispute resolution process.

Episode 48 - Conflict Resolution Mechanisms - Appeals (BoA) 30.08.2023 6:31 ↓

After objecting to an assessment and the Commissioner still stands by their decision or takes long to respond to your objection what it is the next stage?

Episode 47 - Conflict Resolution Mechanisms: Objections 23.08.2023 6:18 ↓

This week we start a series on conflict resolution mechanisms and focus on objections to assessments where you're not happy with the decisions made by the Commissioner General.

Episode 46 - Taxation of Dividends 16.08.2023 3:48 ↓

This week we have a look at taxation of dividends (received from a local or foreign entity/investment). What are the rates applicable? NB: The rate should be 10% for both.

Episode 45 - Taxation of Interest Income (Individuals) 09.08.2023 2:50 ↓

This week we look at taxation of interest income earned by individuals

Episode 44 - Tax Losses 02.08.2023 4:46 ↓

This week we look at the tax losses and how they can be used for tax planning purposes.

Episode 43 - Extension of Time to Submit returns or make payments 26.07.2023 3:34 ↓

This week we look at the issue of tax submission deadlines, can these be extended beyond the legal time provided for under law?

Episode 42 - Withholding Tax: Who should withhold and can you withhold from anyone? 19.07.2023 6:38 ↓

This week we look at the subject of withholding tax. Can you withhold tax from individuals? Can individuals withhold tax? We answer these 2 questions in this week's episode of The Tax Platform.