Anomalies in fringe benefits regarding retirement funds addressed
With effect from 1 March 2016, and in terms of paragraph 2(l) of the Seventh Schedule to the Income Tax Act, all employer contributions to a retirement fund on behalf of employees are considered taxable fringe benefits in the employees’ hands. In turn, paragraph 12D(2) of the Seventh Schedule stipulates that if the employer contributes towards a fund […]
South African Reserve Bank procedures
The South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa and the primary purpose is to achieve and maintain price stability in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in South Africa. Part of the SARB’s functions is to maintain a database of all loan commitments by South African […]