Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011)RulesRules promulgated under Section 103 of the Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011), prescribing the procedures to be followed in lodging an objection and appeal against an assessment or a decision subject to objection and appeal referred to in Section 104(2) of that Act, Procedures for Alternative Dispute Resolution, the conduct and hearing of appeals, application on notice before a Tax Court and Transitional RulesPart C : Alternative dispute resolution21. Recommendation by facilitator |
(1) | SARS, the appellant and the facilitator may agree at the commencement of the proceedings that, if no agreement or settlement is ultimately reached between the parties, the facilitator may make a written recommendation at the conclusion of the proceedings. |
(2) | The facilitator must deliver the recommendation to the parties with 30 days after the termination of the proceedings under rule 25 unless the parties agree to an extension of this period. |
(3) | A recommendation by a facilitator will not be admissible during any subsequent proceedings including court proceedings unless it is required by the tax court for purposes of deciding costs under section 130 of the Act. |