Political party donations: a taxing issue
The question of tax breaks for political party donors was raised a while ago, but it is anything but straightforward
16 September 2021 - 05:00
Tax deductions on donations to political parties might encourage businesses to give more money in a tough time for fundraising, says George Mahlangu, the CEO for party funding at the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC).
He mooted the idea during a webinar organised by the ANC’s Progressive Business Forum (PBF), and suggested that MPs could consider this when they decide to fine-tune party funding laws...
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