The so-called ‘Expat Tax’ changes have been looming large in the distance for a while now, but the time for implementation has almost arrived.
SARS wants you to know that failure to file your tax returns will be met with the full force of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Payroll managers and employees need to take note of these three stealthy tax hikes that you might have missed.
Remember that new expat tax we warned you about? It’s officially here, and the consequences could be devastating for businesses.
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.
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.
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.
The government supposedly uses taxes as a steady form of revenue, although things might work a little differently here at home.