IFP Welcomes SARS Initiative

MEDIA STATEMENT RELEASED BY:
MR HENNIE BEKKER MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON ON FINANCE

May 10, 2007

Mr Hennie Bekker, Inkatha Freedom Party spokesperson on Finance today welcomed the initiative taken by SARS to simplify the tax system. He said:

"The IFP applauds the South African Revenue Services (SARS) for initiating a process to simplify the tax system. We believe the new on-line submission of tax returns would make things easier for the tax payer, as well as speed up matters tremendously."

"The IFP appreciates all aspects of legislation that simplify tax processes."


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr Hennie Bekker MP: 083 255 4520
Noleen Hendricks: 082 886 9848