- SARS and the National Treasury are asking the Constitutional Court to overturn a High Court ruling on who can change South Africa’s VAT rate.
- The High Court found Section 7(4) of the VAT Act unconstitutional, saying only Parliament may alter VAT through formal legislation.
- SARS and Treasury argue the Finance Minister needs flexibility to adjust tax rates quickly to meet fiscal demands.
- Opposition parties like the DA and EFF say giving the executive this power unlawfully bypasses Parliament’s constitutional authority over taxation.
Source: businessday.co.za
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