VAT panel deadline extended

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The deadline for the report of the VAT panel has been extended to 6 August 2018.

The panel, which was set up to review the current list of value added tax (VAT) zero-rated items, was initially expected to submit its report today.

However, the chair of the panel, Professor Ingrid Woolard, requested an extension from the Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene.

β€œThe Minister has agreed to extend the deadline from 31 July 2018 to 6 August 2018. The report will be made public soon thereafter,” said Treasury on Tuesday evening.

A VAT increase from 14% to 15% took effect from 1 April 2018. – SAnews.gov.za