This title is not merely a new edition, but a complete rewrite. It provides the reader with a thorough understanding of international income tax aspects from a South African perspective. Topics generally regarded as highly complex are dealt with in a practical way, and illustrated by relevant examples. These topics include: controlled foreign companies; foreign dividends; exchange controls; tax havens; intermediate holding companies; double-taxation agreements. Some features of this title include: a discussion of the 2010 Update to OECD Model Tax Convention and Commentaries as well as the 2010 SA Legislative amendments; a rewritten chapter on Trusts; a substantially expanded bibliography. Five new chapters added on: Taxation of individuals; Taxation of Companies and Dividends; Taxation of Partnerships; Cross-border VAT; and Interpretation of Statutes.

VAT: An Introduction initiates students and practitioners into the South African value-added tax (VAT) system by guiding them through the basic principles of the Value-Added Tax Act 89 of 1991 (VAT Act). It covers the processes to be followed when dealing with VAT and sheds light on the most important case law and VAT legislation.

Complex concepts and the key objectives and principles of the VAT system are explained simply and clearly, without using unnecessary jargon. This makes VAT: An Introduction suitable for anyone who has to apply basic VAT principles in a business environment or provide general VAT advice and assistance.

The book is also an excellent study guide for students. It will help students understand the mechanics of the South African VAT system and the practical implications of VAT. Students and practitioners will find the revision questions at the end of each chapter useful to test their understanding and knowledge of the fundamentals of VAT.

Master the most important areas of today's tax law with Whittenburg/Gill's best-selling INCOME TAX FUNDAMENTALS 2023. This concise, practical introduction to tax preparation uses a unique, step-by-step workbook format that integrates real, current examples and uses the most recent actual tax forms. You learn the complexities of the U.S. income tax code as this edition's clear, up-to-date presentation walks you through the most recent tax laws, revisions and changes. Updated end-of-chapter problems and online exercises let you practice completing tax return problems using real source documents identical to those of actual clients. You also learn to use professional Intuit (R) ProConnect (TM) tax preparation software that accompanies each new book. In addition, study tools and helpful resources within the CNOWv2 online homework tool help you further refine your knowledge and practical skills to become a successful tax preparer.

The objective of the authors and publishers of SILKE: South African Income Tax 2018 is to provide a book that simplifies the understanding and application of tax legislation in a South African context for both students and general practitioners.

Please take note that, from this edition, SILKE: South African Income Tax 2018 will only be available in English.

Taxation is becoming more and more relevant for firms and managers decisions, mainly due to the impacts of taxation on firms and projects performance, profitability and value. This book provides an introductory overview of taxation in the fields of finance and accounting. It covers several fundamental topics of taxation, such as income, corporate and value add tax, and tax planning and management, international taxation, EU tax harmonization and transfer prices. This book intends to provide the readers with an understanding of the main concepts and principles of these topics, regardless of specific country contexts in law. With this book, readers will be able to understand the fundamentals of taxation at a conceptual and practical level. By using theory and practical examples, readers will understand taxation at a broader level, without being concerned about country-specific issues.