The Uncertain Future Of Financial Emigration

NEWS | THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF FINANCIAL EMIGRATION

The History of the Policy Shift A quick recap for newcomers to taxation of South Africans abroad is that after a near two decade policy of giving an employment tax exemption to South Africans performing employment services abroad, there was a material policy shift by National Treasury and SARS, first to completely remove the exemption […]

SARS Auto Assessments-Why SA Expats Must Be Fully Compliant

NEWS | SARS NEW AUTO-ASSESSMENTS – WHY SOUTH AFRICAN EXPATRIATES MUST BE FULLY COMPLIANT

With the effects of COVID-19 hitting the National Treasury where it hurts the most, in the pocket; SARS has introduced auto-assessments.

Companies Placed In Liquidation: Retrenched Employees Are The Real Victims

NEWS | COMPANIES PLACED IN LIQUIDATION: COURT LEAVES SARS WEAK, BUT RETRENCHED EMPLOYEES ARE THE REAL VICTIMS

SARS released a media statement in May 2020, noting some of the devastating effects of the pandemic on the economy and revenue collection. Covid-19 is causing a rapid rate at which businesses are closing their doors and jobs are being shed.

South Africans With Itchy Feet, The New World Post COVID-19

NEWS | THE ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT IS CLEANING THE GLOBE

Looking at global statistics and for those following international news, it appears South Africans can be grateful for not being hit as hard as other countries by Covid-19; yet.

Case Law Wrap Up Remission Of Interest

NEWS | CASE LAW WRAP UP: MEDTRONIC INTERNATIONAL VS SARS (33400-19) ZAGPPHC (17 FEBRUARY 2020)

Issue What should be contained in a record for review proceedings and whether SARS may consider a request for the remission of interest in terms of section 39(7)(a) of the Value Added Tax Act, No. 89 of 1991 (the VAT Act) once a taxpayer has agreed to pay such interest in terms of a VDP […]