VAT on SANParks Reservations

[steamtrainfan]

VAT is now 15% Lisbeth (was 14%) and the same on all categories except for VAT exempt items such as bread and other basic necessities.

[steamtrainfan]

I wonder if Wild Card entry will also be affected?

Yes it is R.P..

[Lisbeth]

VAT is now 15% Lisbeth (was 14%) and the same on all categories except for VAT exempt items such as bread and other basic necessities.

Thank you

Between taxes and VAT, which is also a tax, SA is really making you work for the country, not much left for yourself

[okie]

But , private accommodation is NOT a VATable item

[Richprins]

Ja, okie. It is a bit unclear how one can pay fully for a service and then pay more. Wonder if that is in the fine print?

We are one of the most taxed countries in the world, Lis. With one of the smallest proportions of people who actually pay tax...

[okie]

Ja I agree Actually , it is not quite correct to say ALL accommodation is VAT free . In fact , COMMERCIAL accommodation , such as hotel accommodation is indeed VATable ( SANParks is therefore also VAT able ) , but also , Commercial accommodation is only 100% VATabale , provided that the period of accommodation is LESS than 28 days . If the period of accommodation is longer than 28 days , then VAT can only be charged at 60 % on the total charge for accommodation .
In other words , if you make a res. at Sanparks for say 30 days , then they may only charge you 60 % of the normal VAT .
So , remember , if say , you intend to visit Kruger for 28 days you will pay VAT on accommodation at 15 % , but , you may as well book for 29 days , in which event , VAT may be charged at 60 % , which mean it will actually cost you less

[Lisbeth]

Yes, why not make it complicated now that they are at it

[stefan9]

Total BS. Using a loophole that they send a "booking confirmation" and not a invoice. All other companies I have preorders with are honoring agreed amounts entered before 1 April. Only one using sneaky back door tactics is Sanparks...

[Richprins]

Dear Stakeholder,

We’d like to withdraw the statement which was issued earlier until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused.

Thanks,


Kind regards


Laura Mukwevho
Media Relations Practitioner
South African National Parks
Kruger National Park, Private Bag x 402, Skukuza, 1350
Tel: +27 13 735 4262 Mobile: +27 82 807 1441
Fax: + 27 13 735 4053 Fax to email 086 401 3585
Email: laura.mukwevho@sanparks.org

[Flutterby]

Which statement?