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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.