Simplify tax laws to stimulate economic growth
Tax and the compliance costs imposed by the various tax laws are a tremendous burden to small firms. They are, in fact, one of the greatest inhibitors of small firm development.
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Daily Insider: Capitec message to Pretoria: successful companies keep SA going
Capitec sent a strong message to Pretoria yesterday: It’s successful companies like ours that are actually keeping South Africa’s wheels turning.
Budget 2022: The Executive Summary
Corporate income and profit has been more resilient than anticipated and collection of both personal income tax and VAT above expectations.
Revealed: At least R300bn in tax revenue disappears through job losses, tobacco ban #MTBPS
Treasury has revised gross tax revenue estimate for 2020/21 by R8.7bn billion compared with the projection in the June special adjustments budget.
Mailbox: Property valuer – ‘why no opposition to EWC of hard earned profits, capital, interest?’
Whether in Bishopscourt or Bishop Lavis, land taxes lower the entry cost to land from a capital to an affordable rental, says Peter Meakin.
From stocks to consumer spending – SA VAT hike could deepen economic malaise
Retail stocks on the JSE will likely bear the brunt of tax hikes should Finance Minister Tito Mboweni target consumers with revenue-raising measures in his budget.
GG Alcock: SA needs new economic ideas – based on reality, not outdated dogma
GG Alcock, who has spent a lifetime exposed to the informal sector, is clearly frustrated that what is blindingly obvious to him gets continuously ignored by the mainstream.
Retail sales lose that festive cheer, first slump in 22 months
South African retail sales slumped unexpectedly for the first time in 22 months in December.
Moyane contagion; VAT refund backlog blows out VAT hikes
Acting SARS Commissioner, Mark Kingon, says it’s open for debate – while apologising unreservedly for the outrageous, damaging behaviour during Moyane’s blustery tenure.
🔒 SA needs a message of hope – Judge Dennis Davis
Dennis Davis is a High Court judge, a television star, and he lectures at the University of Cape Town. On top of all of this he plays a key role in recommending to the Finance Minister.