Grain Guide 2018

How to qualify for diesel rebate Keep a logbook at main distribution points, containing at least the following information: Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA Address poor after-sales this way If members of Grain SA receive poor after-sales service from mechanisation dealers, they can contact Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA, or Grain SA at 086 004 7246 . It is critical for producers to keep a strict record of their diesel consumption. The Customs and Excise Act (No. 91 of 1964) requires, among other things, that a logbook must be kept of how diesel was consumed. Agri SA and Grain SA commented on what a logbook should look like, but have received no further information in this regard from SARS yet. In the meantime, produ­ cers are recommended to keep the minimum infor­ mation required by law.  Date on which the diesel was added.  Quantity of diesel added.  Description of the vehicle.  Timer or km reading before and after use.  Reason for which diesel was consumed. (It is important to check which activities qualify for the diesel rebate.) Click on the link alongside and scroll down to part 3. (It is in Schedule 6, part 3.) Other practical hints:  Be specific about the activities. ‘General’ is not accepted.  In particular, keep proper records of the activities of trucks and vehicles using tarred roads.  Clearly indicate private use.  Transporting labour does not qualify. Click here for examples of logbooks supplied by SARS: 49 Implements