The Budget Review 2022 was far from a “good news” budget for South Africans working abroad (“expats”). For the 5th consecutive year, there has been changes proposed that clearly indicate that SARS is still targeting expats and view them as low-hanging fruit to boost revenue collection.
The Budget 2022 announced a new tax disclosure for wealthy taxpayers. This is part of SARS’ High Wealth Individual strategy and where a dedicated unit is now operating within SARS to focus on these taxpayers.
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivered his maiden Budget Speech this afternoon. Discussed below are 10 key highlights from the 2022 Budget Review.
Tax Non-Residents can acquire and sell South African immovable property in South Africa as there are currently no restrictions prohibiting them from doing so. The only restriction is that illegal aliens may not own immovable property in South Africa.
The start of a new calendar year is closely followed by the ending of a tax year and with this comes the anxiety and uncertainty of trying to determine whether your tax affairs are in order or how you can optimize your upcoming return. One of the tools in your armoury is the use of […]
South Africans working abroad seldom follow the correct procedures when it comes to matters pertaining to tax. Most of the concerns originate from the uncertainties surrounding the ceasing of their tax residency, with many not even sure what the term really means. With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on high alert for non-compliant expats, […]
Many South Africans are unaware of the tax relief systems that are available to them through the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”). While recent legislative changes and enhancements have put a spotlight on tax directives, most taxpayers do not know what they are.
Given the nature of finances, particularly the tax component of finances, it is fair to say that it is a complex and ever-changing part of life. No matter how up to date you think are, once you start relooking your tax obligations, you will probably find that things are never quite as rosy as they […]
Access to current information has become the saving grace for expatriates. However, with the advent of social media platforms, came an accompanying surge of opportunistic advisors who unknowingly, and sometimes knowingly, mislead vulnerable expatriates in their quest for clarity, and in so doing, potentially harm their relationship with the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”).
The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) recently expressed its intentions to dive into its recruitment drive with renewed vigour. First on the block, is the employment of 250 young South Africans. This presents a grave concern for expats working, or planning to work, abroad.