Demands in December – SARS’ Pre-Emptive Strike During the Dies Non Period
The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) has made evident its no-nonsense stance in media statements over the preceding months and shown that actions speak louder than words in light of the recent judgements of the Pretoria High Court on the state capture loot, and Zuma’s tax records.
Foreign Tax Practitioners With Merit Can Apply For A Critical Skill Visa
In March 2021, the new draft Critical Skills List (“CSL”) was published by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) for public comment before finalisation. While there is much speculation on last-minute changes to the list, the inclusion of tax professionals is one that is likely to remain.
Double-Edged Sword
The SA Revenue Service (SARS) intends to change the way it calculates the effective tax rates of people who receive income from more than one source, one of those being a retirement fund. This will be introduced as from 1 March 2022. The aim is to prevent these taxpayers from accumulating large tax debts when […]
Things To Consider When Preparing For Your 2022 Tax Returns
The deadline to submit your annual income tax returns has passed. Whether you missed this deadline, or you were a bit unprepared for your last submission, it is a good time to start planning for the 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022 tax year. Not only will you be prepared when time comes to […]
The Christmas Compromise – Start The New Year On A Clean Slate
With the year fast drawing to a close, and in light of the tax return submission deadline being so graciously extended by the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”), many taxpayers are now stuck between a rock and a hard place, either pay SARS and face the frosty wrath of your loved ones when there is […]