Tax 2601 Assignment 1
ASSIGNMENT 1: FIRST SEMESTER 2021 (continued) QUESTION 1 17 When interpreting the wording used in the Income Tax Act, the application of the contra fiscum rule may be necessary. What does this mean? (1) The court will apply the interpretation that is more favourable to SARS. (2) The court will apply the interpretation that places the bigger burden on the taxpayer. (3) The court will apply the interpretation that places the smaller burden on the taxpayer. (4) The court will apply the interpretation that is fair for both SARS and the taxpayer. QUESTION 2 In South Africa, taxpayers are taxed on a residence basis. What does this mean? (1) All South African residents are taxpayers. (2) People are taxed according to the area in which they reside. (3) Non-residents do not pay any tax in South Africa. (4) Residents are taxed on all income they earn, from anywhere in the world. QUESTION 3 Which interpretation rules are binding on SARS and taxpayers? (1) Binding class rulings (2) Binding general rulings (3) The opinion of SARS (4) Interpretation notes QUESTION 4 Which one of the following statements is true for the Alternative Dispute Resolution process? (1) SARS has to accept the taxpayer’s interp
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