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That Big SA Expat Tax Law Change Is Just Around The Corner
04 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s everything you need to know about the major changes being made to the tax exemption on South African expats.
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Thinking Of Emigrating? Read This First
07 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re thinking of emigrating from South Africa, there are a couple of very important things you’ll need to consider, especially when it comes to your taxes and finances.
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Didn’t File Your Tax Return In Time? You Could Be Looking At A Nasty Fine
28 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS are looking to crack down on individuals and businesses who were late to the party, and they are threatening sizeable administrative penalties.
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Why You Don’t Leave Your Tax Filing Until The Final Day [Video & Images]
01 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The deadline for filing your tax returns as a non-provisional tax-payer was October 31 – a bad day for procrastinators who tried to file at the last minute.
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Last-Minute Tips For Those Who Still Haven’t Filed Their Taxes
08 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Tax season is almost over, which means the deadline for submitting your tax returns is rapidly approaching. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dodgy Cape Town Tax Practitioner Gets Jail Time For Fraud
10 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The courts are cracking down on tax fraud, and one shady dealer just got hit by the long arm of the law after being caught out for his dodgy practices.
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Failure To File Your Taxes Could Land You A Criminal Record
17 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last moth SARS drew a line in the sand, publicly shaming 10 tax offenders. Turns out they can do a lot worse.
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Tax Season Begins – A Few Important Things To Remember
03 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
July has popped in for a visit, and that means you can begin with the joys of filing your taxes. Before you get stuck in, you should consider a few things.
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What SARS Shortening The Tax Season Means For You
06 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some people are go-getters, and others tend to leave things to the last minute. If you fall into the latter category, then you’ll need to pay attention.
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South African Expats Have Three Options With The New Tax Law
07 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Taxation Laws Amendment Bill of 2017 is just as boring as you would imagine, but there’s something in there that will have a big impact on South African expats.
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The Latest From SARS On How They’re Taxing Bitcoin
09 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Plenty of folks have made serious cash from dabbling in cryptocurrencies, so you knew it was only a matter of time until the tax man came knocking.
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Our Tax Experts Offer A Practical Guide To Implementing The VAT Increase
29 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you’re wondering how the hell to practically implement that VAT increase, not to worry, we got it covered.
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Which Income Tax Bracket Do You Fall Under? Check The 2018 Changes Here
07 Mar 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember when you were growing up and tax was just something you heard adults moaning about? Yoh, those were the days. Here’s what the next tax year has in store.
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South Africa’s VAT Could Increase For The First Time Since 1993
01 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
During the budget speech on February 21, South Africans will learn how the government plans to cover massive budget shortfalls. You might not like it.
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You’ll Be Surprised At How Few South Africans Bother To File Their Tax Returns
11 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Every month it’s the same thing: the government takes a percentage of our money, which they’re supposed to use for the greater good. About those tax returns, then.
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This Tax Year Is Going To Be A Nightmare For SARS
05 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here’s a pretty staggering statistic – 1% of the South African population pays 60% of the personal tax collected by SARS. That doesn’t bode well for our economy.
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All The South Africans Named In The Paradise Papers So Far
08 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The release of the Paradise Papers is just the beginning of an international take-down of wealthy individuals looking to escape paying taxes, and these are the South Africans among them.
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Everyone Is Talking About the ‘Paradise Papers’ – Here’s What You Need To Know
06 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Over the weekend, over 13.4 million documents were released into the world, revealing the dodgy dealings of everyone from the Queen to Facebook. Here’s what you need to know.
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That SARS ‘Offshore Assets’ Amnesty Period Proved Very Profitable
12 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After announcing a tax amnesty programme for those who had money stashed away in offshore accounts, SARS have tallied up the cash.
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People Complained About That SARS 184-Day Tax Rule And It Backfired Badly
21 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The 184-tax rule has South Africans angry, with many taking to Facebook to complain against SARS’s decisions. Turns out that didn’t have the desired effect.
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SA Expats Earning Money Overseas Are In For A Nasty SARSprise
24 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you are one of the many who reap the benefits of paying lesser tax from working overseas, that all might change in the next few years. Here’s what you need to know.
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Tax Season Is Now Open – What You Need To Know
10 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An annual head scratching occurrence, SARS has officially opened the tax season for 2017. It pays to know a few basics before you go cross-eyed.
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A Breakdown Of The Money The SA Film Industry Added To The Economy This Past Year
26 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We all know that South Africa’s film industry brings in quite a bit of foreign business, but here are a few stats you might be less familiar with.
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Everyone’s Talking About Bitcoin Again – So How Exactly Does The Tax Part Work?
18 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ever been offered Bitcoin as a form of remuneration, but just aren’t all that sure on what to do with it when it comes to tax? Here’s what the experts have to say.
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We Found A Way Around That 184-Day Tax Law People Are Freaking Out About
06 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you were stressing about your future over that 184-day tax rule, the one Pravin outlined in his budget speech, there’s a way for you to get around it. It’s a pleasure.
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Rely On That Well-Known 184-Day Tax Rule? You’re Not Going To Like This
02 Mar 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
For those of you who work outside of the country, especially those of you who find yourself working in the Middle East regions where you are exempt from paying tax, you are probably very used to the 184-day rule.
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The New Tax Law That Could Crush Waiters, Waitresses And Bar Staff Around South Africa
01 Feb 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Not being taxed on that spare change someone gave you after you served their table – basically the reward you get for working in the service industry.
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Zuma Just Signed Off On New Tax Laws – Some Pretty Big Changes Headed Our Way
19 Jan 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The government supposedly uses taxes as a steady form of revenue, although things might work a little differently here at home.
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You Might Want To Check Out What SARS Have Been Up To
01 Dec 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We might be in the middle of the 2016/17 tax season, but on Monday, SARS released a whole lot of stats regarding last year’s one. Some vital info in there, too.
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Confused About The Budget? This INFOGRAPHIC Should Help
27 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
So you want to know what happened in the budget speech but don’t really understand those in-depth analysis? Here’s a simple breakdown. It’s a pleasure.
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