Overview  

As South Africa’s tax landscape continues to evolve, staying up to date with the latest legislative changes is crucial for accounting and legal professionals. This webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the key tax proposals announced in the 2025 Budget Speech, equipping attendees with essential insights into their practical implications. Participants will gain expert knowledge on anticipated amendments to income tax and VAT, proposed new tax developments, and technical updates. The session will also cover compliance considerations and ethical responsibilities, ensuring professionals can effectively navigate these changes while maintaining the highest standards of practice. 

Join Christel van Wyk on the 29th of May from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm as she takes you through the latest proposed tax amendments and policy shifts. This session will focus on their impact on businesses and individuals, highlighting key areas of change in income tax, VAT, tax administration, and public participation opportunities in shaping South Africa’s tax laws.   

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Learn about the anticipated tax changes in the most recent tax legislative cycle. 

• Obtain the ability to identify areas of interest where public participation may be required once the tax bills are issued. 

• Gain the expertise to advise clients on key tax proposals in terms of the most recent Budget. 

• Understand how to stay abreast of tax changes in key practice areas, including income tax and VAT, as well as proposed new amendments. 

• Acquire the skills to critically analyze proposed amendments and, once the amendment bills are issued, determine whether the intended consequences are achieved while identifying areas where practical issues may arise. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Tax Laws 

  •  Navigating Legislative Changes and Compliance Requirements 

  • The Impact of Recent Tax Reforms on Businesses and Individuals 

  • Key Strategies for Adapting to Evolving Tax Regulations 

• Ethics 

  • Upholding Integrity and Professional Responsibility in Taxation 

  • Ethical Decision-Making in Tax Advisory and Compliance 

  • Managing Conflicts of Interest and Ensuring Transparency 

About the presenter 

Adv Christel van Wyk 

Christel van Wyk is a General Tax Practitioner (SA) and a practicing Advocate in the Northern Cape, registered with The South African Institute of Taxation. With over 25 years of experience in both legal and tax fields, her expertise spans corporate international tax, tax avoidance, dispute resolution, and policy work. She has held key positions in both the private and public sectors, serving as a legal advisor to an international bank and a property company, and later leading significant roles at SARS, EY, SAICA, and the Office of the Tax Ombud. 

Christel's broad experience includes legislative submissions, tax dispute strategy, and heading various tax-related divisions. In 2023, she founded her own tax and legal practice. Academically, she holds a BA Law degree from the University of Stellenbosch, an LLB from UNISA, a Diploma in Taxation from the University of Johannesburg, and a Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Advocates. 

• Attorneys. 

• Tax practitioners. 

• Corporate legal professionals. 

• Legal academics. 

• Candidate attorneys. 

• Law students. 

• Paralegals. 

Price              

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

  • Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)  

  • Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)  

  • Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users) 

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Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

About SA Legal Academy 

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