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Contractor and PSP Tax Structures SARS Loves to Challenge

Contractors and PSPs face high tax scrutiny. This session helps accountants understand where the tax risks lie and how to avoid structures that SARS regularly attacks.

Date:

13 August, 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

Many contractor arrangements look tax-efficient — until SARS steps in and reclassifies the income. When that happens, the tax cost, penalties, and stress fall heavily on both the client and the accountant.

This session focuses on how SARS treats contractors and personal service providers in reality, not how clients think the rules work. It explains common classification errors, PAYE risks, and why SARS often challenges these structures.

The session is practical and direct. Delegates will learn how to identify high-risk arrangements, manage client expectations, and protect themselves from being blamed when SARS intervenes.

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:

  • Understand how SARS classifies contractors and Personal Service Providers (PSPs)
  • Identify common classification errors and risk areas
  • Apply the correct tax treatment based on SARS rules
  • Advise clients confidently and compliantly
  • Reduce exposure to penalties, interest, and disputes

Event breakdown

  • How SARS views contractors and PSPs
  • Common classification mistakes
  • PAYE and withholding risks
  • Structures SARS challenges
  • Managing client expectations
  • When to escalate matters
  • Practical risk-reduction tips

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Taxation.