Ring-Fencing Trading Losses
SECTION 20 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 deals with the set-off of losses from a trade against other income. In general, such set-off is allowed (see sub-paragraph (1)(b)), provided that the loss is incurred in the taxpayer’s own name (i.e. not in a company, CC, or trust). The loss must also have been incurred with-in the Republic of South Africa to qualify for set-off.
RING-FENCING OF ASSESSED LOSSES OF CERTAIN TRADES – PART II
Section 20A of the Income Tax Act[1]ring-fences losses incurred by natural persons from certain trades under specific circumstances. If applicable, the natural person will not be able to set off the loss incurred from that trade against the income from any other trade (such as salary or other professional income) and may only set off […]
RING-FENCING OF ASSESSED LOSSES OF CERTAIN TRADES – PART I
Persons are generally allowed to set off any losses incurred in respect of one trade against the income derived from another trade, thereby reducing their overall tax liability. However, section 20A of the Income Tax Act[1]ring-fences losses incurred by natural persons from certain trades under specific circumstances. If applicable, the natural person will not be […]