New Income Tax Act amendment closes foreign trust low-interest interest-free loan
New Income Tax Act amendment closes foreign trust low-interest interest-free loan
Podcast
New Income Tax Act amendment closes foreign trust low-interest interest-free loan
Podcast
Mariska explains that a key focus of the Income Tax Act is to protect South Africa’s tax base by preventing impermissible tax avoidance. Previously, low or interest-free loans to connected foreign trusts could escape donations tax under Section 7C if they fell under Section 31’s transfer pricing rules. The amendment closes this gap, ensuring any interest shortfall is treated as a deemed donation, now subject to donations tax.
Mariska explains how these changes impact taxpayers and estate planning strategies.
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