ConCourt opens the door to public access to tax records — in very limited circumstances
Confidentiality continues to be the default position, and the public interest override only applies in 'limited and closely defined circumstances'
30 May 2023 - 22:00
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday opened the door for public access, in very limited circumstances, to taxpayer records held by Sars — if disclosure is in the public interest. ..
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