Overview 

Tax Disputes: Practice and Procedure is a focused and practical webinar designed to guide legal and tax professionals through the complexities of the tax dispute resolution process in South Africa. From pre-litigation steps to objection, appeal, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), the session delves into each stage with practical examples and guidance. The webinar will focus on discharging the burden of proof on the taxpayer and equip attendees with the skills to effectively navigate disputes with SARS. 

This in-depth session will also cover technical elements such as drafting objections and appeals, understanding when and how to add new grounds, and preparing for litigation should the dispute escalate. Professionals will gain clarity on timeframes, procedural requirements, and strategic considerations essential to managing tax disputes efficiently. 

Join Christel van Wyk on 15 July 2025, from 10h00 to 12h00 for an insightful and practical session on navigating the tax dispute resolution process, including objections, appeals, ADR and litigation. Gain hands-on knowledge from an experienced tax professional to empower your dispute management strategy. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understanding of the different tax dispute steps and applicable time frames 

• Drafting an objection including detailed grounds of objection 

• Enable you to formulate compelling arguments to discharge the onus on the taxpayer 

• Navigating the available tax dispute options, including ADR 

• Avoiding pitfalls when managing the tax dispute process 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Part 1-Overview of the pre-litigation tax dispute process 

• Part 2-The objection process and discharging the taxpayer burden of proof 

• Part 3-Drafting an appeal and adding new grounds 

• Part 4-An overview of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process 

• Part 5-Overview of the tax dispute litigation steps 

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. 

• Estates administrators. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal Academic. 

• 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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