- SARS appealed against a Tax Court judgment dismissing its special plea on jurisdiction regarding African Bank’s appeal.
- The main issue was whether SARS’ decision to impose a different apportionment method was a refusal to approve African Bank’s requested method under the VAT Act.
- The SCA ruled that imposing a different method is effectively a refusal to approve the requested method.
- Such refusals are subject to objection and appeal, and the Tax Court has jurisdiction to hear these matters.
- A restrictive interpretation would deny taxpayers their right to challenge SARS’ decisions.
- The appeal was dismissed with costs.
Source: ensafrica.com
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