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The prices Saffas pay for products from these “marketing megalodons” will increase significantly soon.
The lid was lifted on this fraud syndicate when the ringleader’s wife found out her hubby’s side-squeeze was getting a substantial amount of pocket money.
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In 2022 alone, the government lost R15 billion in excise and R3 billion in VAT from these illicit sales.
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And so another gang of thieves gets the book thrown at them thanks to a scorned wife and incorruptible SARS investigators.
SARS is going to be using a finer comb from now on…
Many South African taxpayers might have had their hearts leap out of their chests when they received an SMS from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Tuesday.
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Seeing as how hiding your income in a sofa is frowned upon, you must give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar. The experts can navigate this quagmire better than you, guaranteed.
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In order to join the top 1% of the wealthiest South Africans, you need to make almost six times more than the average earner. But that doesn’t mean life is all rainbows and butterflies.
Tax. The word alone sends shivers down your spine, never mind the discomfort you might feel spending just one day queuing at your nearest SARS branch.
People are not leaving South Africa because the weather is bad and the people are unfriendly. They are leaving because the ruling government is incompetent and has the economic insight of an empty milk bottle.
As Themba Robin said, “If we can laugh together we can find solutions together!”.
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The tax year runs until the end of February 2023, which means there is still a bit of time to make sure you’re maxing out your tax benefits before the end of the 2022/2023 period.
The SA Revenue Service is asking Patricia Noah to pay back a massive sum she allegedly owes in tax debt.
The battle between SARS and Wiese is very far from over. However, the first-round win must be awarded to SARS after a ruling handed down by the Western Cape High Court.
Being paid in pounds or Euros or dollars and getting to spend them in South Africa is the dream. Dealing with SARS, on the other hand, can be a nightmare.
Deciding to live location independent to pursue a career that supports the island-hopping, “working near the waves” lifestyle does come with a few considerations and some irritating admin.
SARS generally issues warnings about scams as tax season kicks into gear and this year is no different.
Social media is full of South Africans wondering (pleading) where their refunds are, having been quick of out the blocks come July 1.
Deciding to emigrate isn’t as simple as selling your house and booking a flight abroad, of course, and that’s especially true when it comes to dealing with SARS.
If you live in South Africa and your social media feeds show luxury assets, you better hope you have the payslips to justify that high life.
Estimates on the cost of permanently increasing the Basic Income Grant vary wildly, with one study ranging between R160 billion and R520 billion annually.