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The information contained or views expressed do not constitute professional advice and should not be used for such purposes or disseminated to other persons for such purposes.  \nThe South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Private Bag X32, Northlands, 2116  \n2  \nContents  \nA. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4  \nB. OVERALL CONTENT CONSIDERATIONS FOR AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR TAX SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 6  \nC. ILLUSTRATIVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR TAX SERVICES............................ 10  \nD. ILLUSTRATIVE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN RELATION TO TAX SERVICES ...................................................................................................................... 17  \n3  \nA. INTRODUCTION  \n1. This guide serves to provide tax practitioners with a basic reference tool when compiling engagement letters for the provision of tax services.  \n2. Every natural person who provides advice to another person with respect to the application of a tax Act, or completes or assists in completing a return by another person is required to register as a tax practitioner. A practitioner must register with or fall within the jurisdiction of a recognised controlling body1 and register with SARS asa tax practitioner in the prescribed manner and form.  \n3. For the purposes of this guide, the generic term \"Practitioner\" refers to a registered tax practitioner who provides professional services to the public for reward either in his own capacity or through a firm and it is for the practitioner to use the term most appropriate and relevant to their practice.  \n4. An engagement letter serves to define the legal relationship between the practitioner and the client. Engagement letters should be used by practitioners for all tax services provided to a client as a means of providing a clear understanding of the service(s) tobe rendered, clarifying the expectations of both parties and to prevent any misunderstandings, which may arise. An engagement letter documents and clarifies the:  \n4.1. nature, extent and scope of the service(s) to be rendered;  \n4.2. duties and responsibilities of the client;  \n4.3. duties and responsibilities of the practitioner;  \n4.4. terms and conditions for tax services; and  \n4.5. the client's agreement to all terms and conditions.  \n5. Practitioners are reminded that it is important to conclude the agreement before any work commences. Should the terms not be agreed to upfront, the practitioner may find it difficult to prove that the terms and conditions were actually agreed to, if it were to be challenged. Practitioners are advised to have their clients initial every page of the letter of engagement and provide their signatures at the end of the agreement, preferably after the terms and conditions.  \n6. The permissibility of a non-assurance service or assurance service to be provided by a practitioner (separate from tax services) to the same client goes beyond the scope of this guide. Practitioners are reminded to consider their duties and responsibilities with regar","cbCaim0o7zM7waOv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim0o7zM7waOv","pdf",851074,32,"English","# A. Introduction\n## Purpose of the guide\n## Who must be a registered tax practitioner\n## Role and scope of an engagement letter\n## Key documentation: services, duties, terms\n## Timing and proof of agreement\n## Independence and related considerations\n# B. Overall content considerations for an engagement letter for tax services\n# C. Illustrative engagement letter for tax services\n# D. 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