Retired Judge Dennis Davis wants tax evaders to end up behind bars.
He believes it would be a real deterrent as the idea of going to jail “concentrates the mind”.
Davis has been appointed as a consultant at the South African Revenue Service for a year, with the option to renew, to assist the beleaguered tax authority.
His mission is to increase its tax collection capabilities and expand the shrinking tax base.
Judge Dennis believes Sars should be homing in on those taxpayers who are able to afford a Ferrari or two but pay less tax than working class-compliant taxpayers.
He says the fact that people own luxury cars and mansions, but pay very little tax is offensive, particularly in a society with unbelievable levels of inequality.
“People are able to get away with this with impunity. I find it very difficult to deal with,” he added.
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