SARS’ New Auto Assessments: Expats, Ensure Up To Date Status To Avoid The Crosshairs

SARS’ New Auto Assessments: Expats, Ensure Up To Date Status To Avoid The Crosshairs

The 2022 tax filing season is now already open, and SARS has introduced a new “auto-assessment” protocol.

We Want To Employ a SA Worker Overseas

We Want To Employ a SA Worker Overseas: What Are The Implications?

We are a South African non-profit organisation looking to appoint a South African citizen in a European country on an employment contract. What would the tax implications be, and do we need to apply for approvals if we proceed?

SARS Showing Pro-Activeness – In The Right Direction Despite Shortened Tax Season

Although SARS has issued many press statements around Tax Filing Season starting on 01 July 2022, and it has been shared many times in the media, it is worth noting a few pro-active steps made by the revenue authority this tax season which instills faith in the Kieswietter regime.

Ceasing SA Tax Residency In Countries That Don’t Offer Permanent Residence

Ceasing SA Tax Residency In Countries That Don’t Offer Permanent Residence

To be released from their local tax obligations in relation to foreign income, emigrating South Africans must be able to prove to SARS that they have permanently left the country. But how can they do so if they are moving to a country, like the UAE in general, where long-term residence (for immigration purposes) is […]

Why Shadow Payroll Is Critical To Expatriate Tax Compliance

Why Shadow Payroll Is Critical To Expatriate Tax Compliance

With COVID-19 variants becoming relatively less disruptive and economies tentatively reopening, international worker assignments promise to increase over the coming years.

Tax Diagnostic – Diagnosing Your Tax Health

With 2022 filing season upon us, taxpayers are in great need of understanding what their current tax compliance status is with the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”); and if there is an outstanding tax debt, from where does such liability arise.

Tax Implications Of Working “Remotely” In South Africa For A Foreign Company

Tax Implications Of Working “Remotely” In South Africa For A Foreign Company

The COVID pandemic has brought a lot of changes in terms of how employees render their services.  The theme of employees working remotely has become more prevalent, and there has been a rise in South Africans working for foreign companies while still living in South Africa.

Critical Skills List Gazetted But What Comes Next?

Gazetted in February 2022, the latest Critical Skills List added numerous skills that have been in short supply in South Africa for some time. The list was previously updated back in 2014.

SARS Aggressively Collecting Outstanding Tax Via Third-Party Appointments

SARS Aggressively Collecting Outstanding Tax Via Third-Party Appointments

With the opening of the 2022 Tax Season drawing near, taxpayers need to be cognisant of their tax compliance and if any outstanding debt is owed to the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”).

Have You Emigrated Or Planning To Emigrate?

Have You Emigrated Or Planning To Emigrate, Do You Know Your Tax Status With SARS?

Most expatriates are not aware of their tax status with SARS. Whether you are only leaving now or have already left, it is important to know where you stand with SARS, to avoid non-compliancy.