- VAT fraud in South Africa is increasing, particularly affecting the agricultural sector and costing the country at least R1 billion in lost tax revenue.
- A group of 11 agricultural companies, The Concerned Trading Group (TCTG), claims VAT fraudsters use illegal refunds and artificially low prices to undermine fair competition.
- The alleged syndicate has reportedly operated for nearly a decade, targeting both basic and more expensive goods, resulting in billions in lost turnover for legitimate businesses.
- The fraud involves complex schemes like inter-company invoicing and mixing diesel with paraffin, which also raises costs for the industry.
- Tax experts warn that unchecked VAT fraud could severely damage the legitimate economy, likening it to an “economic cancer.”
Source: africanfarming.com
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