Dear Subscriber,

The South African Payroll Association is hosting its annual conference which takes place nationally in September under the theme 'Spring into Action'.

Their event has specialists from various sectors of the market providing insight into current and emerging trends, news and other key issues of interest pertaining to the payroll industry.

Presentations at this event include; the impact of Short Term Sick Leave and Absenteeism on Your Bottom Line, the latest taxation reforms, an update on UI Benefits, the newly introduced functionality within the E-Filing service and innovative technologies in the field of electronic pay slip distribution. These are just some of the interesting topics that will be discussed.

If you are not a member of SAPA and you would still like to attend this event please visit: www.sapayroll.co.za to find out more.

Issue 3 of the Tax Talk Magazine will be in distribution by the end of August 2006, click here to become a subscriber to Tax Talk: http://www.etaxes.co.za/taxtalk_subscribe.asp. All new subscribers will receive a complimentary copy of Issue 1 & 2. For more information on subscribing to Tax Talk, contact: Neo Mosikili on 011 4765095 or email neo@taxtalk.co.za

Don't forget to watch Tax Issues every Monday at 20h40 and again at 22h40 on SUMMIT TV (DSTV CHANNEL 55.)

Until next time
Tax Talk Editor

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What is the Alternate Dispute Resolution and does it work? Daniel Erasmus spoke to Jenny Faber, attorney KHFG Attorneys Inc about this issue on the programme Tax Issues, broadcast on Summit TV on Monday night.

The South African Payroll Association is proud to announce its annual conference which takes place nationally in September under the theme 'Spring into Action'.

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to be a part of this groundbreaking opportunity to engage the industry, discuss relevant topics and interact with leading, recognized experts.

As a representative organization that continues to lobby on behalf of payroll administration personnel and disseminate information that is up-to-date and pertinent, the South African Payroll Association hereby extends its role to ensure that what we pay forward does count.

There has never been a better time for corporate South Africa to delve into an area of business that, if managed correctly, could secure a better future for all.

Why are Transfer Pricing provisions constitutionally invalid and not enforceable? What amnesty is available in 2006 to corporate taxpayers for undisclosed income (not just for small businesses) and what is the effect of the Royalty Judgment on royalty payers?

Don't miss this 1-day COMPLETE TAX WORKSHOP presented by Daniel Erasmus, to find out how you can prevent your business from falling foul to the law, in any of these areas.

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The following exposes certain everyday problems with SARS:

Imagine you own a business. You have worked very hard over the years. Your remuneration from the business has just covered your living expenses. All surplus profits generated by the business have been re-invested into the business.

From personal individual tax to significant company tax changes - the subject is a hotly debated issue throughout South Africa's corporate environment. Tax Issues - every Monday at 20h40pm and again at 22h40pm - demystifies some of the latest developments and issues being discussed in the corridors of power. Tax Issues will cover; The impact of pending new tax laws on individuals and companies, The capital gains tax debate, New SARS initiatives to collect tax Changes to tax benefits, The VAT vs personal tax debate.

Sanchia Temkin - Business Day

RECENT changes to the tax laws, designed to shift revenue from government to local authorities and to simplify the administration of value-added tax (VAT), will provide much-needed financial relief to municipalities.

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel announced in this year’s budget that municipal property rates revenues would be zero-rated for VAT purposes to enable municipalities to simplify their accounting and tax records.

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