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Tax consequences of cash dividends












                                                                                               Person (NP, Co, CC,
                                                       Distribute dividend
                            Co/CC                                                                     Trust etc.)
                                                                in cash
                                                                                                that holds shares



                                                         Distribution in cash



                                                           Labat
               •No s 11(a) deduction                       case              Gross income’  def. s1, par (k)

                “not in the  production of                                   • Local and foreign dividends

               income”
               •Withhold dividends tax @15%                                  Less exemptions:

               on behalf of the holder of the                                • Local dividend → s 10(1)(k);

               share and pays over to SARS.                                  • Foreign dividend → s 10B
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