SAIT submitted concerns to SARS about potential double taxation arising from trust distributions. The submission outlines how current tax rules—particularly Section 7C of the Income Tax Act and estate duty provisions—can result in both annual donations tax on interest-free loans and estate duty on the same amounts or growth, without offset. SAIT highlights unintended tax consequences of automatic trust distributions and calls for a review to prevent double taxation and ensure fair tax treatment.
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