Why Sars' interpretation notes aren't always the final say

Bizcommunity28 October 2026 at 09:52

The South African Revenue Service's (Sars') interpretation of tax legislation is guidance, not gospel. This distinction was highlighted on 7 September 2026, when the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed Sars’ appeal in Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Cornucopia Trust. By a…
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