Gifts and Donations: VAT and Tax Treatment Explained

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Introduction

Gifts and donations often look simple — until SARS disagrees. This session explains how VAT and tax apply to gifts and donations so you can avoid costly mistakes.

Category: Taxation

Channel 1: Compliance


Information

Available from: 12 February 2026, 14:00

Format: Webinar

CPD Units: 1


What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  • The difference between gifts and donations for tax purposes
  • How income tax treats gifts and donations
  • When donations tax may apply
  • How VAT applies to goods and services given away
  • Common errors made in practice
  • How to correctly account for and disclose gifts and donations
  • How to advise clients with confidence in this area

Certificate

The following event is awarded 1 CPD units in Taxation.


Presenter

Johan Heydenrych

Johan completed his B. Com (Accounting) (Hons) cum laude and was awarded “Best student in Audit 700”. He has been offering specialised taxation services since 1991 across all industries. Johan was a tax partner at KPMG from 1997 to 2020 and is currently a partner in the Kreston SA network specialising in taxation. Johan is well-known for his expert presentation skills and entertains the audience with his extensive experience and stories.


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Final Quiz – Gifts and Donations: VAT and Tax Treatment Explained

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Course Content

Zoom Registration
Welcome
Slides
Webinar
Final Quiz – Gifts and Donations: VAT and Tax Treatment Explained