Private security officers outnumber police 3:1
In a recent report I co-authored, a case was made for tax rebates for private crime-fighting – similar to the current system of tax rebates for private medical expenses. Otherwise, it seems, you can...
View ArticleHow many taxpayers are there really?
The short answer, according to Paul Joubert of the Solidarity Research Institute, is: Actually, only 3,3 million taxpayers pay 99% of all income tax, while only 2,3 million pay 93% and 1,5 million are...
View ArticleRE: Solidarity: The Taxpayer Should Get Rebates For Spending On Private Security
Chris: Solidarity of course make an excellent argument. In the interview, the anchor asks Piet where we draw the line – can’t all expenses mitigating state failure be tax deductable? Piet’s response...
View ArticleThe wisdom of crowds
Next to the N1 in Midrand, heading towards Johannesburg, SARS has put up a billboard encouraging motorists to “easily”, “honestly” and “on time”… Join the 2 438 165 taxpayers who have submitted their...
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