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When SARS Says No: How Tax Disputes Cost Clients Money — and How to Fight Back Properly
SARS disputes drain time, cash, and trust. This session helps accountants understand how tax administration really works, how objections and disputes should be handled, and how to protect clients when SARS assessments go wrong.
Date:
16 April, 2026
Time:
14:00
Hours:
1 hour
CPD Units:
2
Category:
Taxation
Group:
Channel 2: Growth
Format:
Live Event
R230,00 VAT incl.
Product Information
When SARS issues an assessment, many clients panic — and many disputes fail not because the tax position is wrong, but because the process is mishandled.
This session focuses on tax administration and disputes as they happen in real life. It explains how SARS assessments work, where objections often fail, and why missing steps or deadlines costs clients money.
The session is practical and clear. It helps accountants understand the objection and appeal process, what evidence SARS expects, and how to manage disputes calmly and correctly. Delegates will learn how to protect client cash flow, avoid unnecessary penalties, and reduce the risk of disputes dragging on longer than they should.
Presenter/s
Ettiene Retief
Ettiene Retief ia a distinguished tax specialist, Ettiene contributes to policy and governance, leading national tax initiatives and advising internationally.
Ettiene Retief – Tax Specialist, Professional Accountant (SA), Professional Tax Specialist (SA), M.Inst.D, CPA, AFA MIPA
What will set you apart
By attending this event, delegates will learn:
Understand the correct process for handling SARS objections
Avoid common procedural errors that can weaken an objection
Manage disputes effectively without escalating the issue
Protect client cash flow during the dispute process
Reduce stress by applying a structured, compliant approach
Act with confidence when SARS challenges an assessment
Event breakdown
How SARS assessments and administration really work
Common reasons objections fail
Deadlines and process mistakes that cost clients money
What evidence and motivation SARS expects
Managing disputes without escalating conflict
Protecting client cash flow during disputes
Knowing when to escalate matters
Certificate
The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Taxation.