SARS Raised an Issue With Your Tax? We Can Help
Tax dispute resolution in South Africa can become stressful when SARS issues an assessment, rejects an objection, raises penalties or makes a decision you believe is incorrect.
Instead of trying to work through the SARS process alone, Biz Evolution helps individuals and businesses understand the issue, prepare the relevant supporting information and navigate the appropriate dispute process.
SARS Tax Objections
If you disagree with a SARS assessment or certain tax decisions, an objection may be the appropriate way to formally challenge the matter.
Biz Evolution reviews the available information, helps identify the grounds for objection and assists with preparing the relevant supporting documentation. The aim is to present your position clearly and ensure the objection addresses the issues raised by SARS.
This can be particularly important where an assessment includes amounts you believe are incorrect, deductions have been disallowed or information has not been properly considered.
SARS Tax Appeals
If SARS disallows your objection in full or in part, you may have the right to appeal the decision.
Biz Evolution can help you understand the outcome of the objection, assess the next step and prepare the relevant information for an appeal where appropriate. We help ensure your grounds are clearly presented and supported by the available documentation.
Because appeal deadlines apply, it is important to act promptly after receiving the outcome of an objection.
SARS Audits, Assessments & Dispute Support
Not every SARS problem starts with an objection or appeal. You may first receive an audit or verification request, an assessment you do not understand, or a decision that affects your tax position.
Biz Evolution helps you understand what SARS is asking for, review the available information and determine the appropriate response. Where the matter qualifies for a formal dispute, we can assist with the relevant process and supporting documentation.
We can also help you understand whether other options, such as Alternative Dispute Resolution, may be relevant to the matter.
Disagree With SARS? We Can Help You Challenge the Issue
Receiving a SARS assessment or decision you disagree with can leave you unsure about what to do next. You may believe the assessment is incorrect, have supporting documents that were not considered, or simply not understand why SARS has raised an amount against you.
The important thing is not to ignore the notice. Tax disputes have specific procedures and deadlines, and the correct response depends on the type of assessment or decision involved. Biz Evolution helps you understand your position and identify the appropriate next step before a response is submitted.
Our tax practitioners can assist with the preparation and management of tax dispute matters, including objections, appeals and other SARS dispute-related processes where appropriate.
Received a SARS assessment, notice or objection outcome you don't agree with?
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How We Handle Your Tax Dispute
Understand the Issue
We review the SARS notice, assessment, decision and relevant supporting information to understand what is being disputed.
Assess Your Position
We identify the issues involved and determine what information or evidence may be needed to support your position.
Prepare the Response
Where appropriate, we assist with preparing the relevant objection, appeal or other SARS response and supporting documentation.
Guide You Through the Process
We help you understand the next steps and keep you informed as the matter progresses.
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Why Entrust Your SARS Tax Dispute to Biz Evolution?
Tax disputes require more than simply completing a form. You need to understand the assessment, identify the issue being challenged and present the relevant information clearly.
Biz Evolution combines accounting and tax expertise with practical SARS compliance experience. Our team includes qualified accounting and tax professionals who assist individuals and businesses with tax matters as well as their wider compliance needs.
We also look at the bigger picture. Where a dispute is connected to incomplete records, outstanding returns or other compliance issues, understanding those circumstances can help you make better-informed decisions about the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Disputes in South Africa
What is a tax dispute in South Africa?
A tax dispute arises when a taxpayer disagrees with a SARS assessment or certain decisions made by SARS and uses the prescribed dispute-resolution process to challenge the matter. Depending on the circumstances, this can involve an objection, appeal or Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Can I dispute a SARS assessment?
You may be able to dispute a SARS assessment if you disagree with it and the matter is subject to the objection and appeal process. The applicable procedure and deadlines depend on the type of assessment or decision involved.
What is the difference between a tax objection and a tax appeal?
An objection is generally the first formal step for challenging a qualifying SARS assessment or decision. If the objection is disallowed in whole or in part, a taxpayer may have the right to appeal the outcome.
How long do I have to lodge a SARS objection?
The applicable period depends on the specific dispute and the rules governing the assessment or decision. SARS currently provides an 80-business-day framework for certain disputes, while specific objection procedures and circumstances can differ. It is important to check the notice and applicable SARS requirements rather than assuming the same deadline applies to every matter.
How long do I have to appeal a SARS objection outcome?
SARS states that an appeal is generally due within 30 business days after the objection outcome, subject to applicable extension provisions and the circumstances of the case.
