"We have entered into complicated purchase agreements for land. After the conclusion, a number of issues had to be reconsidered, and Alida did a forensic investigation of these agreements. She advised us on the risks associated with these agreements.

She further also advised us on all the possible tax liabilities. She went above and beyond the original scope we provided her with. and conducted her own investigations to establish the accuracy of certain information we relied on, on our behalf.

She identified numerous risks which could potentially have had detrimental financial implications for us if it wasn't ratified in the correct prescribed manner and she assisted us through the process".

"My personal income tax is complicated as I derive income from a salary, property and part-time farming. Alida helped me with tax planning and set up spreadsheets to calculate my tax liability with schedules that SARS requires.

The schedules also reference the applicable tax clauses, which makes it easy to look up. She further structured my expenses to reduce my tax liability legally and enlightened me on claimable expenses that I was not aware of.

Alida is always willing to assist and to share her knowledge. She is a knowledgeable tax practitioner and someone who will go above and beyond for her clients".

"I have been subjected to an ongoing brutal SARS investigation for the last three years, and Alida van der Vyver has been the pivotal point in the process of successfully representing me in this case.

Alida made it her business to completely understand the circumstantial history which led to the SARS investigation, which was an extremely important factor in my case.

She prepares required information and reports in a fast, efficient, usable, understandable and cost-effective way. She is always very conscientious that the time she spends working on my case is productive and efficient, providing excellent value for money.

Even though we are still arguing my case with SARS on certain disagreements, Alida has managed to reduce the amount in dispute considerably with 88%.

I always felt comfortable to express my point of view pertaining certain aspects in this case, whether it made legal sense or not, she is always prepared to listen, and apply whatever information that might assist.

Alida always treated me like an important client in a professional, kind, understanding, efficient, and diligent manner which made it a pleasure to work with her. She showed total commitment and loyalty to me as a client.

I will without any hesitation recommend Alida to anyone in need of assistance with matters relating to SARS."

"I was left with a major problem in that I could physically not gather information dating back to 2005. I was prepared to throw in the towel. Alida arrived and, with my attorney, started to liaise and resolve the problem step by step.

She would liaise with me and slowly worked through every item, providing the ADR Committee with relevant, accurate, concise, but groundbreaking submissions in terms of accuracy and integrity.

What is important to me is that she took my matter and adopted my fight as hers, and for that, I am personally so appreciative.

Simply put, the facts speak for themselves, and my word, Alida, can make them speak!"

"We obtained an opinion from Alida on a complex property acquisition with several suspensive and resolutive conditions. This triggered a number of tax-related questions.

She did an in-depth research on all the issues. Subsequently gave an opinion as to the tax position of the transaction which was of tremendous help to plan the project and the subsequent transactions.

Subsequently, we renegotiated the agreements to mitigate the risks but also structured the agreements in such a way that the tax liability follows the newly restructured agreements".

"SARS launched a repatriation application for the return of my assets. Alida’s foresight and documentation and her ability to place solid arguments ensured that this so-called “Landmark Matter” was won by our team."

"Alida assisted me and my legal team with an investigation and the drafting of a legal defence for my divorce, which were drawn out for 6 years already at the time.

Her investigation revealed that my ex-wife did not make accurate financial disclosures. Alida uncovered various hidden business activities and hidden assets.

A comprehensive bundle of information were handed to my attorney and advocate, who then summoned all parties involved in the scheme to testify in court, after which a fair settlement was reached out of court."