Question NW547 to the Minister of Finance

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18 April 2017 - NW547

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Maimane, Mr MA to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether the National Treasury intends collecting fringe benefits tax against the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, in relation to the non-security related upgrades at his Nkandla homestead?

Reply:

It is not the duty of the National Treasury to collect any taxes, including fringe benefit tax. In terms of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 and the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner is responsible for collecting taxes, including fringe benefit tax.

In terms of section 69 of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, SARS is prohibited from disclosing taxpayer information.

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