June 2026 - Professional Partner Network

June 2026

The Future of Tax Disputes:  Beyond Litigation

The Future of Tax Disputes: Beyond Litigation André DanielsHead of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution FEATURED IN: South Africa’s tax dispute landscape is evolving, and recent court rulings suggest that the future of tax dispute resolution is unlikely to be defined by litigation alone. Procedural discipline, strategic engagement and commercial considerations are playing an important …

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SARS Hits Former Tax  Residents with Surprise Tax Bills

SARS Hits Former Tax Residents with Surprise Tax Bills Tshepo ThebyaneSenior Tax Consultant Rendani MakatuSenior Tax Consultant FEATURED IN: South African expatriates who have previously ceased their South African tax residency are often caught off guard by unexpected additional assessments raised by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This is becoming increasingly common, as many …

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R221 Million Case Shows  That Sars Wins in the End  — And WhyFrivolous Litigation  Can Backfire

R221 Million Case Shows That Sars Wins in the End — And Why Frivolous Litigation Can Backfire André DanielsHead of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution FEATURED IN: Taxpayers embroiled in disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) often believe that if they can eventually settle the outstanding tax debt, the matter will come to …

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Caught After Moving R182  Million in Bitcoin Offshore  WithoutRegulatory Approval:  High Court Confirms Crypto  Falls Within ExchangeControl  Regulations

Caught After Moving R182 Million in Bitcoin Offshore Without Regulatory Approval: High Court Confirms Crypto Falls Within Exchange Control Regulations John-Paul FraserTeam Lead: Cross-Border Taxation and Exchange Control Nkosikhona MajoziTax Attorney FEATURED IN: In a significant judgment for South Africa’s cryptocurrency market, the Johannesburg High Court on 1 June 2026,  ruled that Bitcoin constitutes “money” …

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A Return to Meaningful  Engagement with Sars

A Return to Meaningful Engagement with Sars André DanielsHead of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution FEATURED IN: Recent High Court judgments handed down in respect of tax dispute resolution matters involving the South African Revenue Service (SARS), including matters such as CSARS v HR Focus CC and CSARS v Glencore International AG, demonstrate the complexity …

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Krugerrands and Taxes: The  Critical Record-Keeping Risk Many  InvestorsOverlook

Krugerrands and Taxes: The Critical Record-Keeping Risk Many Investors Overlook Lambert RobertsExpatriate Tax Team Manager Thulisile ZwaneTax Consultant FEATURED IN: As renewed interest in gold continues amid global market and economic uncertainty, Krugerrands remain a popular investment choice among South Africans. Whether acquired as a long-term wealth preservation strategy, a hedge against uncertainty, or simply …

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