- The Voluntary Disclosure Programme aims to improve customs and excise compliance in South Africa.
- Current laws require traders to notify SARS of inaccuracies but lack sufficient protection against penalties.
- The new programme would extend the benefits of the existing tax VDP to customs and excise matters.
- The Customs Control Act already allows for voluntary disclosure relief, but a formal programme is needed.
- The programme would provide a consistent and protective framework for traders to disclose past errors.
Source: taxathand.com
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