On 03 December 2024, the National Treasury published a discussion paper titled “Taxation of Alcoholic Beverages”, together with two other discussion papers, namely, “The tax treatment of collective investment schemes” and “Phase |Two of the Carbon Tax” on 13 November 2024 for public comment.
All these discussion papers were provided for public comments until the close of business on 13 December 2024. Since publication, the National Treasury has received numerous requests to extend the comment period, specifically regarding the discussion paper on the taxation of alcoholic beverages.
With due consideration for the requests for extension, the deadline for public comments on the taxation of alcoholic beverages discussion paper is hereby extended from 13 December 2024 to 14 February 2025.
The closing date for other discussion papers remains the close of business on 13 December 2024.
Written comments should be sent to 2024Alcoholreview@treasury.gov.za by 14 February 2025.