National Treasury has extended the public consultation period for the Alcohol Beverage Taxation Discussion Paper following numerous requests to extend the comment period.

The discussion paper on the taxation of alcoholic beverages, as well as the discussion papers on the tax treatment of collective investment schemes and phase two of the carbon tax, provided for public comments until the close of business on December 13, 2024.

Since its publication, National Treasury has received numerous requests to extend the comment period, particularly in relation to the Alcohol Taxation Discussion Paper.

“In light of requests for extensions, the deadline for public comments on the Alcoholic Beverage Tax Discussion Paper is extended from December 13, 2024 to February 14, 2025.

“The closing date for other discussion papers remains the close of business on 13 December 2024,” National Treasury said on Tuesday.

National Treasury published a discussion paper titled “Taxation of Alcoholic Beverages”, along 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.

Written comments can be sent to [email protected] before close of business on February 14, 2025. – SAnews.gov.za