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South African Revenue Service Updates Interpretation Note on Gains or Losses on Foreign Exchange Transactions

18 July 2023

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Approved Changes

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South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published Interpretation Note 101 (Issue 2), which provides guidance on the interpretation and application of section 24I of the Income Tax Act of 1962. Section 24I deals with the income tax treatment of foreign exchange gains and losses on exchange items as well as premiums or like consideration received or paid in respect of foreign currency option contracts (FCOCs) entered into and any consideration paid in respect of an FCOC acquired by certain persons. --- Purpose This Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of section 24I. Section 24I deals with the...