Tag: Tax Court

Can Your Accountant Represent You Against SARS in the Tax Court?

Person preparing documents to cease tax residency with SARS

The short answer is yes. A recent Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has confirmed that your accountant in the Tax Court is now a valid alternative to briefing an attorney or advocate. Your accountant, your tax practitioner, or any other duly authorised person can stand up for you when you take on SARS. For many…

Gavin Bacon Reappointed as Tax Court Member

Tax Court Member Reappointment Professional Accountants and Tax Consultants (PATC) is proud to announce the reappointment of Gavin Bacon as an accountant member of the Tax Court of South Africa. This prestigious appointment was recently made on the 4th of January 2023. Gavin is no stranger to the Tax Court having been a previous Commercial…

Catching Up With PATC’s Owner & Tax Expert: Gavin Bacon

As you may well know,  in recognition of Gavin’s vast experience and Tax Degree, The Office of the Registrar for the Republic of South Africa appointed Gavin in 2017 as a Commercial Member of the Tax Court for a period of five years – an appointment Gavin was honored to accept. In an effort to…