Advocating for Tax Practitioners: They Need a Supportive Tax System

On March 25, 2024, the Recognised Controlling Bodies Forum (RCB Forum) and the Tax Ombudsman met to discuss speeding up service improvements with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). At this meeting, they tackled the Tax Ombudsman’s role in resolving taxpayer issues and systemic problems within the tax system. Key topics included challenges faced by tax practitioners in dealing with SARS, such as access difficulties, audit feedback complexities, and the pressing need for SARS to treat tax practitioners as essential allies. The discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration to enhance service delivery and transparency in South Africa’s tax administration, marking a step forward in building a more effective tax system.