New Study Reveals Concerning Trend Among Tax Professionals
A recent survey conducted by the Professional Partner Network (PPN), a division of Tax Consulting South Africa, revealed an alarming trend in the tax profession.
Voluntary Compliance Encouraged By SARS
In a media statement dated 30 November 2022, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) stated that they are encouraging all taxpayers who may be in default on their tax affairs to approach SARS via the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“VDP”). By coming forward willingly, said taxpayers will receive the help and advice from SARS to expedite […]
SARS’ Sherlock Holmes Approach to Foreign Income
The number of South Africans earning income abroad has continuously been on the rise. The majority percentage of the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) tax collections have also consistently been from personal income. These two factors combined, in the context of our residency-based tax system, has massively piqued the interest of our revenue service in […]
“SARS Precision Audits” – Taking Aim at The Rich and Joining Their Tax Advisors to Court Papers
The SARS Commissioner, Mr. Kieswetter, appears to be operating on the ethos of actions speak louder than words. He has forewarned that SARS is overhauling and restoring their capacity to take on the big boys and any rogue tax advisors who “sell” aggressive tax advice.
Flying towards a tax saving – Double Tax Agreement or Financial Emigration?
Having visited over 12 international locations in 2022, and engaging with South African expatriates, we can attest to a recent report issued by the United Nations which found that around 900 000 South Africans are already living and working overseas – and indeed, this may well be an understatement.
Performing A Tax Diagnostic Does Not Trigger A Reaction From SARS
What is a Tax Diagnostic Report? A tax diagnostic can be thought of as a thorough examination of your historic tax matters on your SARS profile that will give a comprehensive overview of your tax standing, history and current state of tax compliance. This is the framework in which a qualified tax advisor analyzes your […]
Grim Warning For South Africans – Disclose Your Defaults Before SARS Comes Knocking
Long gone are the days when tax fraudsters could run circles around the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”). Recently, SARS has intensified its efforts to crack-down on tax evasion, by pursuing criminal action against non-compliant taxpayers.
Tax/Digital Partnership To Ease Property Practitioner Compliance
Tax Consulting South Africa has joined forces with The Good People Data Company to take the pain out of property practitioner compliance. “Our tax and legal expertise, offered as an integral function of The Good People’s Cloud-based property practice management and analytics platform, creates a seamless compliance experience,” says Jashwin Baijoo, Legal Manager: Africa Tax […]
Outbound Investments – Plan B For South African Residents
The market trend of wealthy / affluent individuals departing South Africa, through financial emigration or opting to either invest offshore has become increasingly common. This usually takes planning, and structuring of affairs and asset management, which is done by means of an emigration roadmap, prepped well in advance, to be used on a rainy day.
SARS Ups The Ante On Expatriates Trying To Cease Their Tax Residency
SARS has started to make good on its promise in the 2020 Budget Review by enhancing their verification and audit processes to accurately review the compliance and tax statuses of South Africans abroad.