How Tax Practitioners, Lawyers, and Accountants May End Up Liable for their Clients' Tax Debts

GUEST – André Daniels, Head of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution at Tax Consulting SA

The Supreme Court of Appeal has backed Commissioner Kieswetter and issued a stern warning to all South Africans to refrain from assisting others in evading their tax obligations. Where you are caught, SARS will go after your personally. This is now settled law in South Africa and directors or companies, tax advisors, lawyers, accountants, or even payroll professionals can find themselves on the hook.