- The South African Revenue Service posted a Supreme Court of Appeal decision on input VAT deductibility for entertainment expenses.
- The taxpayer was involved in mining shaft sinking and construction.
- The taxpayer sought input VAT deductions for accommodations and food provided to employees.
- The Tax Court denied the deduction.
- The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed the taxpayer’s appeal.
- Input VAT on accommodations and food is generally not deductible unless specific exceptions apply.
- The taxpayer was not in the business of providing taxable entertainment supplies.
- The taxpayer did not recover entertainment expenses from employees.
- The taxpayer failed to prove that client charges covered all costs.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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