
Explore taxes related to training staff or unemployed people within the B-BBEE framework, including what is allowed and not allowed, and when to consult an expert.
Explore learnership taxes, including the 12 H learnership taxes, and the employment tax incentive within the B-BBEE space, plus recent changes. Recognize that tax outcomes depend on the transaction initiation.
Section 11a defines the deduction formula for income tax, allowing deduction of trade-related expenditures incurred in the year that generate income, with a 7,000 rand threshold and training expense examples.
The lecture explains how section 12 H grants annual and completion allowances for registered learnerships, with pro-rata apportionment, and rules for lead and host employers and disabled learners.
Without black economic empowerment legislation, learnerships would decline dramatically, while broader skills training persists; tax breaks would lose relevance, and SARS may remove such incentives.
Understand the annual allowance for learnerships, requiring an employer-aligned agreement with an NQF qualification relevant to the employer’s trade, under section 11 A, and how 12 H influence claims.
Complete the learnership to achieve outcomes and earn the completion allowance: 40,000 rand during year, plus 40,000 rand at year-end if the training provider is convinced you'll obtain a qualification.
Explore references and links that provide detailed information, drawing discussion points from these sources, including a guide on legally utilizing allowances within the B-BBEE framework.
Learn about employment tax incentive under the B-BBEE framework, offering a 1500 rand monthly deduction for 12 months and 750 rand in year two for employing first-time youth under 35.
Identify who qualifies to claim employment tax incentives under B-BBEE, requiring pay-as-you-earn registration and full tax compliance with green e-filing. Public sector excluded; private sector may claim with ministerial approval.
Assess employment tax eligibility by validating South African IDs and residency, applying age rules (18-29) except in special economic zones, noting related-party restrictions, minimum wage per hour, and learnership allowances.
The lecture outlines ETI legislative changes from 1 March 2022, clarifying who qualifies as an employee, record keeping, training versus work, and cash remuneration requirements for full eligibility.
Reference the text guide and slides to review the employment tax incentive, note the major changes, and keep records of all activities; training payments are not allowed.
Conclude the session and invite learners to explore additional courses on Udemy via Owner Shield, covering taxes related to B-BBEE, including capital and ownership structure aspects.
The purpose of this course:
•Specific sections
•Section 12H – Learnerships
•Employment Tax incentive
•Only 2 things in life are certain:
•Death
•Taxes
•Taxes are complex, and differ for each transaction
•Taxes are “fixed” when the transaction takes place and cannot be altered afterwards
•Remind the client/you of potential tax implications
NEVER base a transaction purely on tax
•Section 12H - provides a deduction to an employer in addition to any other deductions allowable under the Act for any registered learnership agreement if all the requirements of section 12H are met.
•Two types of deductions are available, namely –
an annual allowance, to which the employer is entitled in any year of assessment in which a learner is a party to a registered learnership agreement [section 12H(2) and (2A)];
a completion allowance during any year of assessment in which the learner successfully completes the learnership [section 12H(3), (3A), (4) and 4A]
•Is registered for Employees’ Tax (PAYE), or must be eligible to register for PAYE (e.g. the employer can’t register just to claim ETI, other registration requirements must be met)
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Excludes:
•Is not in the national, provincial or local sphere of government
•Is not a public entity listed in Schedule 2 or 3 of the Public Finance Management Act
•Is not a municipal entity
•Is not disqualified by the Minister of Finance due to the displacement of an employee or by not meeting the conditions as may be prescribed by the Minister by regulation.