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Home Office and Travel Claims That Trigger SARS Audits

Incorrect home office and travel claims are a major SARS audit trigger. This session helps accountants understand what SARS allows, what it challenges, and how to protect clients from penalties.

Date:

16 July, 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

Home office and travel allowances look simple — but they are some of the most disputed items in individual tax returns.

This session focuses on how SARS views these claims in practice. It explains what is allowed, what evidence is required, and where most claims fail.

The session is practical and direct. Delegates will learn how to advise clients safely, reduce audit risk, and defend claims when SARS asks questions.

Presenter/s

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:

  • Assess claims accurately and in line with supporting documentation
  • Apply SARS rules and requirements correctly
  • Identify and avoid common errors that trigger audits
  • Strengthen compliance to reduce audit risk
  • Prepare claims defensibly and with confidence

Event breakdown

  • Why SARS targets these claims
  • Home office rules in simple terms
  • Travel allowances and logbook risks
  • Common errors accountants make
  • Evidence SARS expects
  • Reducing audit exposure
  • Practical advice for safer claims

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Taxation.