Witz Inc. acts for businesses and individuals in disputes with the South African Revenue Service. We draft objections and appeals against assessments, represent clients in tax alternative dispute resolution, and pursue withheld VAT refunds.
A tax dispute is usually decided on the detail of the assessment rather than on argument about its conclusion. We work through returns, assessments and audit findings line by line to test how SARS reached its figures and whether its methodology holds.
Where a matter calls for it, we work alongside counsel and forensic auditors. A director is responsible for every matter.
If you have received an assessment, an audit finding or a letter of demand from SARS, contact Witz Inc. to discuss it.
What we handle
We act at every stage of a dispute, from the first response to an audit through to appeal.
Our work includes:
- Objections and appeals against SARS assessments
- Tax alternative dispute resolution
- Recovery of withheld VAT refunds
- Responses to audits and verification requests
- Disputes arising from company, trust and personal assessments
How we work
Tax disputes run to timetables, and the period for lodging an objection or an appeal runs from the date on the assessment rather than the date you open it. If a letter has arrived from SARS, it is worth taking advice early.
To discuss an assessment or a dispute, please contact us.
