Tax Happy Hour Individual Tax Returns That Create Problems With SARS
Many individual tax returns fail due to avoidable errors. This session helps accountants understand where problems arise and how to reduce audit risk.
1 CPD unit 23 July 2026 1 presenter
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- Prepare individual tax returns that are accurate, well-structured, and fully compliant
- Identify and correct common errors that lead to SARS queries or disputes
- Apply best-practice documentation to support and defend tax positions
- Reduce risk exposure by ensuring returns are clear, consistent, and defensible
Event breakdown
- Common individual tax return errors
- Audit-triggering items
- Evidence and documentation
- Managing client claims
- SARS matching issues
- Reducing disputes
- Practical filing advice
Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Tax
Description
Individual tax returns may seem routine, but they are a major source of SARS disputes. Small mistakes, incorrect claims, or missing information often lead to penalties and delays.
This session focuses on real problem areas in individual returns, explaining why SARS challenges them and how accountants can avoid repeat issues. The session also looks at managing client expectations and evidence.
Delegates will leave better equipped to submit accurate returns and handle SARS queries with confidence.
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