Tax Happy Hour: Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance

Tax planning can save your clients thousands and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. But cross the line into tax avoidance, and you risk audits, penalties, and reputational damage. This session breaks down the difference—showing you how to keep clients compliant while still adding real value.

1 CPD unit 17 September 2025 1 presenter

Event breakdown

1. Introduction: Why this topic matters now
2. Tax Planning vs. Tax Avoidance – what the law actually says
3. Common mistakes that trigger SARS audits
4. Practical tax planning strategies you can apply immediately
5. Lessons from recent court rulings
6. Q&A

Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Tax

Description

Too many practitioners blur the line between clever tax planning and dangerous avoidance schemes. SARS is cracking down, and accountants who don’t adapt are putting themselves and their clients in the firing line. This session gives you the tools to plan smarter, protect your clients, and grow your fees. You will gain the knowledge on how to use tax planning to differentiate your practice, safeguard against compliance risks, and demonstrate clear value your clients will pay for.

Presenters

Johan Heydenrych — Johan Heydenrych is a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist with more than 30 years of experience in taxation. He was a Tax Partner at KPMG from 1997 to 2020 and is currently a Partner in the Kreston SA network. Johan holds an MCom in Taxation (Cum Laude) and advises clients across a wide range of industries on tax governance, compliance, disputes, technical tax matters, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 1 CPD unit in Tax.

Requirements

Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser