NEWS | CAN I CLAIM TAX DEDUCTIONS BECAUSE I’M WORKING FROM HOME?
As more South Africans work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, the question arises of whether they qualify for tax deductions.
As more South Africans work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, the question arises of whether they qualify for tax deductions.
Following announcement of the actions taken by government to combat the COVID-19 crisis, many South Africans may be aware of the proposed tax measures that are effective from 1 April 2020.
Following the publication on 29 March 2020 of the explanatory notes on the proposed COVID-19 tax relief, National Treasury expanded the relief with publication of the draft bills.
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of fiscal relief for certain taxpayers, in light of other measures imposed to combat the COVID-19 crisis, National Treasury published explanatory notes on 29 March 2020, which outline exactly how the tax system will be used to ease financial distress during these times.
Celebrating the launch of its regional office on the west coast of Mauritius, Temple Group conducted a workshop on the 2020 Tax Reforms in SA, emphasising the reforms announced in the recent budget speech, and the importance of choosing the correct processes for relocating oneself or a company outside of SA.
Having just returned from visiting South Africans in remote locations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, one gains an appreciation for expatriates living in these locations.
At the 2019 Tax Indaba, the Commissioner for SARS declared that non-compliant taxpayers will no longer be allowed to operate unchecked and can expect to face criminal prosecution. At the time, some may have scoffed at the Commissioner’s promise, but recent developments may force his detractors to re-evaluate the situation.
The spirited Budget Speech given by Minister Tito Mboweni this Wednesday may have given many taxpayers a sense of cold comfort in an otherwise tumultuous economic conditions in South Africa.