South African Government publishes proposed regulations relating to Carbon Tax offsets

23 June 2016

South Africa's National Treasury published for public comment proposed regulations on June 20, on carbon offsets which can be used by taxpayers to reduce the carbon tax liability. Comments are required to be submitted by July 29.

A Tax Alert prepared by Ernst & Young South Africa, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert 2016-1100

Document ID: 2016-1100

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