Debt reduction: Indicative factors in classification as a donation for income tax purposes

Debt reduction in business is recognised for the economic relief afforded to the debtor involved. The new debt reduction regime was introduced in the Income Tax Act (section 19 and paragraph 12A of the Eighth Schedule) with the aim of minimising the tax impact so as not to negate the economic benefi...

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Main Authors: Rudie Nel, Andrea Herron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-08-01
Series:Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences
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Online Access:https://jefjournal.org.za/index.php/jef/article/view/56