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Tax
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Taxing Instant Noodles? Global Push To Curb Ultra-Processed Food Crisis
23 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A doctor has sounded the alarm on ultra-processed foods, saying it’s high time to slap a tax on those noodles—and he’s not stopping there.
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OUTA Bemoans ‘Flaw’ In Gauteng’s New Licence Plate Plan
22 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
With the introduction of upgraded license plates, every Gauteng resident renewing their car license disc will also need to apply for a new number plate.
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Pay Your Dues: The Strange History Of Taxes
25 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Whether we like it or not, society can not function without some sort of tax system in place.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
16 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Explosive new allegations about AKA’s role in Anele’s death, Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce, NHI tax hikes are coming, Two tragedies hit Two Oceans Marathon, and Government pension fund goes silent after data breach.
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Thursday Morning Spice
22 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Tax hikes for lightbulbs, plastic bags, cigarettes and alcohol, The cutting-edge Décor influencing real estate in 2024, Whale song mystery solved by scientists, Judge Hlophe’s to be impeached, and The villages with back doors into Europe’s best skiing areas.
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An Economist’s Advice For Anyone Choosing To Stay In South Africa
24 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Global issues have made so-called greener pastures seem less attractive lately.
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An Austrian Heiress Has Set Up A Redistribution Programme To Give Away Most Of Her Inheritance To The Citizens
11 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
I can’t help but imagine what South Africa could be if we had more people like Engelhorn in the ranks.
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‘Stop Painting Everything With The Same Brush’: Tobacco Industry Experts Slam Proposed Bill That Would See Vape Users Pay Increased Sin Tax
01 Dec 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
There’s a new bill proposed by the South African government in the pipeline that is expected to hike the prices of nicotine and nicotine-substitute solutions, like vaping devices.
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Taxpayers Are Going To Be “Squeezed Even More”
09 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
SARS is going to be using a finer comb from now on…
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About Those Threatening Messages From SARS…
27 Oct 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
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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This Burger Restaurant Renamed Their Menu Items To Office Supplies So Customers Can Claim Expenses
23 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Harmless fun or not, if you give the average guy a chance to stick it to ‘the man’, they’ll do it.
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Survey Shows Many South Africans Simply Don’t Know What To Do About Their Finances
14 Sep 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A key finding in the survey is that a large portion of South Africans are disappointed with their financial circumstances, and yet feel like they do not have the knowledge to tackle these issues effectively.
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Bad News Brewing For Remote Workers Earning Dollars And Pounds
22 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
While countries like Spain and Portugal are making it more attractive for companies to source remote workers within their borders, SA again seems to want to head in the other direction.
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Being Among The Richest 1% In South Africa Comes With A Price
17 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
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.
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2023 Tax Season Has Arrived – Everything You Need To Know In Order To Comply With SARS
14 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
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.
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Make Sure You’re Maxing Out These Tax Benefits Before The End Of The Year
28 Nov 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Looks Like Trevor Noah’s Mom Hates Paying Taxes
22 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The SA Revenue Service is asking Patricia Noah to pay back a massive sum she allegedly owes in tax debt.
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SARS One, Christo Wiese Zero
07 Nov 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Boris Becker Is Giving Classes In Prison, And It’s Not Tennis
20 Oct 2022 by Jacqui / No Comments
Who knew that playing games with the financial system would lead Boris Becker down a path to becoming a health and wellness shaman?
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Work Abroad? Dealing With SARS Just Became A Whole Lot Harder
13 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Becoming A Digital Nomad Does Have Some Tricky Tax Implications
26 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
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.
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Watch Out For The Latest Scam SARS Emails
15 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SARS generally issues warnings about scams as tax season kicks into gear and this year is no different.
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Taxpayers Leaving SA Are Getting Hit With SARS Rejection Letters
26 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Posting On Social Media Can Land You In Hot Water With SARS
06 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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SARS Has Really Been Sharpening Its Tools
24 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has made it clear that tax rogues are in the crosshairs, and recent action backs that up.
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Keep An Eye Out For These Potential Tax Hikes
10 Feb 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Estimates on the cost of permanently increasing the Basic Income Grant vary wildly, with one study ranging between R160 billion and R520 billion annually.
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Don’t Forget About That January 31 Tax Deadline
25 Jan 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Let me first ease your blood pressure by saying that January 31 is the deadline for provisional taxpayers, including trusts and companies.
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Good Luck Trying To Claim Home Office Expenses From SARS
03 Dec 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to one recent estimate, as many as 85% of working from home tax deduction claims submitted by individual taxpayers are being rejected by SARS.
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It’s Gone Rather Quiet On The ‘Exit Tax’ Front
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The change would have a serious impact on those whose retirement plans involve moving abroad, so it’s being closely monitored.
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There’s A Fine Line Between Tax Avoidance And Tax Evasion
16 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fail to pay your taxes, and SARS will come knocking, with a number of new initiatives targeting everyone from businesses through to wealthy South Africans.
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